Child's Collar
Qing dynasty (1644– 1911), late 19th century
Medium
Silk, satin weaves; embroidered with silk in satin, split, and stem stitches; laidwork and couching; edged with silk, satin weave; loops of silk, plain weave
Dimensions
26.8 × 28.6 cm (10 1/2 × 11 1/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
184248
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...