Half of a Tabard
Unknown
1250-1450
Medium
Cotton, plain weave; embellished with feathers (likely from Chilean flamigos, macaws, and Muscovy ducks) knotted and attached with cotton in overcast stitches
Dimensions
75.3 × 75.6 cm (29 5/8 × 29 3/4 in.)
Classification
featherwork
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
85514
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...