Cover
Unknown
Second half of 18th/early 19th century
Medium
Linen, plain weave; cut and drawn work; embroidered with cotton in antique hem stitches; edged with linen, bobbin straight lace
Dimensions
101.8 × 93.3 cm (40 × 36 3/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
26035
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...