Handkerchief
1850/75
Medium
Linen, plain weave; pulled thread work in back and Indian drawn ground stitches; darned points; embroidered with cotton in back, buttonhole, double running, overcast, padded satin, and split stitches; edged with cotton and linen, Levers machine lace with darned outlines
Dimensions
51.3 × 50.9 cm (20 1/8 × 20 in.); Border repeat: H.: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
39777
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...