Handkerchief
1876
Classification
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
American Textile History Museum Collection
Accession Number
2016-35-74
About this artwork
Commemorative handkerchief from the Centennial Exposition at Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. In the center is a diagonally placed depiction of Horticultural Hall in blue on a white ground. A blue printed zigzag border is on all sides. Three hemmed sides and one selvedge are present.
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...