Border (From a Cover)
Probably 1675/1700
Medium
Linen, plain weave; embroidered with linen yarns; pulled threadwork, embroidered in Antwerp edge, crossed back, four-sided, Greek cross filling, interlocking lace, running, satin, and single faggot stitches
Dimensions
20.2 × 97.7 cm (8 × 38 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
39198
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...