Bertha and Two Cuffs (Made from a Border)
Unknown
1895/1905
Medium
Cotton, bobbin part lace; cloth work tapes with decorative openings
Dimensions
a: Diam.: 56.2 cm (22 1/8 in.); b: 18.3 × 25 cm (7 1/4 × 9 7/8 in.); c: 18.2 × 23.3 cm (7 1/8 × 9 1/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
3808
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...