Collar
probably 1750/1800
Medium
Linen, plain weave; pleated; embroidered in double hem and threaded herringbone stitches; inserts of bobbin straight lace; edged with needle lace
Dimensions
54.6 × 33.6 cm (21 1/2 × 13 1/4 in.); Back border: H.: 5.3 cm (2 1/8 in.); Front border: H.: 6.6 cm (2 5/8 in.); Bobbin lace inserts: H.: 1.5 cm (3 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
38820
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...