Bed Valance
18th century
Medium
Upper portion: cotton, plain weave; center band: silk, plain weave; lower portion: linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in back, double running, running (pattern darning), satin, split, and stem stitches
Dimensions
109.5 × 228.7 cm (43 1/8 × 90 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
71635
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...