Handkerchief
1860s/80s
Medium
Pineapple fiber, plain weave; pulled thread work in back, buttonhole, cloth, cross, darning, double running, feather, four-sided, herringbone, Indian drawn ground, overcast, Roumanian, single faggot and double stitches; couching and darned points and wheels; embroidered with cotton in back, buttonhole, double running, overcast, satin, padded satin, and single satin stitches; French knots
Dimensions
45.7 × 44.7 cm (18 × 17 5/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
87175
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...