Fan
Unknown
19th century
Medium
White ostrich feathers on plain tortoise shell sticks and guards; shell rivet and loop; white silk cord and tassel with finger loop
Dimensions
Overall: H.: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.); Guard: D.: 22.2 cm (8 3/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
76679
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...