Handkerchief
Unknown
1875/1900
Medium
Linen, plain weave; edged with cotton and linen, mixed lace known as "Brussels application lace": bobbin and needle laces applied to machine-made net
Dimensions
36.4 × 36.6 cm (14 3/8 × 14 3/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
45304
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...