"Basket of Flowers" Quilt
c. 1860
Medium
Silk, plain weave; appliquéd with silk plain weaves and silk and cotton, plain weaves cut solid velvet; sewn with silk and cotton, and embroidered with silk in chain, herringbone, satin, single back and stem stitches; French knots and couching; edged with silk, plain weave; backed with cotton, plain weave; glazed
Dimensions
149.8 × 131.2 cm (59 × 51 5/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
158422
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...