Band (from Woman's Trousers or Robe)
1875/1900
Dimensions
14 × 37.5 cm (5 1/2 × 14 3/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
156191
Art Historical Context
This delicate "Band (from Woman's Trousers or Robe)," dating to between 1875 and 1900, offers a fascinating glimpse into late 19th-century textile traditions. Measuring a modest 14 × 37.5 cm (5 ½ × 14 ¾ in.), this narrow strip likely served as a decorative trim on traditional women's garments, enhancing trousers or a robe with its precise craftsmanship. Housed in the Art Institute of Chicago's Textiles department, it exemplifies how everyday clothing carried artistic value, blending functionality with cultural expression. Though the artist and exact medium remain unknown, such bands were priz...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...