Border
late 19th century
Medium
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Classification
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Greeff Fabrics, Inc.
Accession Number
1948-65-15
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Border** *Unknown artist, late 19 century* Printed, dyed & painted textilesSmithsonian American Art Museum exquisite textile fragment, known simply as *Border*, hails from the late th century—a vibrant era when American decorative arts flourished amid rapid industrialization. As part of the Smithsonian American Museum's collection, generously gifted by Greeff Fabrics, Inc it exemplifies the intricate world of textiles that adorned homes, garments, and furnishings. Though the artist's identity remains unknown and research is ongoing, its preservation highlights the museum's commitment...
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...