Design for Woven or Printed Textile
ca. 1830
Medium
textile designs
Classification
textile designs
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1920-36-29
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This intriguing *Design foroven or Printed Textile*, to around 1830, offers a glimpse into the burgeoning world of American textile design during the early 19th. Created by an unknown artist, it exemplifies the period's innovative patterns intended for fabrics that could be woven or, reflecting the era's growing textile industry fueled by mechanized looms and block printing techniques. Such designs were essential for producing affordable, decorative goods like curtains, dresses, and upholstery, blending functionality with emerging aesthetic tastes influenced by neoclassical motifs and floral e...
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...