Jumps (Woman's Waistcoat)
Mid–18th century
Medium
Silk, plain weave with self-patterning complementary wefts, pieced; linen, plain weave, pieced; lined with linen, plain weave, pieced; front opening, front peplums and neck edged with silk, plain weave tape; sides of peplum, back and underarms edged with silk, plain weave; lacings edged with silk, plain weave; silk braid lacings; iron alloy hooks and eyes; lacing holes reinforced with silk thread
Dimensions
53.4 × 53.4 cm (21 × 21 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
212332
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...