Kousenband van groene ripszijde
before 1877
Medium
brocaded
Dimensions
2.5; 100
About this artwork
On loan from the Koninklijk Oudheidkundig Genootschap
Art Historical Context
Step into the intimate world of 19th-century undergarments with *Kousenband van ripszijde*, an exquisite anonymous garter crafted before 1877. slender accessory, measuring approximately 100 cm long and2.5 cm wide, designed to secure stockings, a practical yet elegant necessity in an era before modern elastic. Fashioned from vibrant green reps silk—a ribbed fabric prized for its and durability—it exemplifies the refined textiles of Dutch daily life. The standout feature is its brocaded technique, a sophisticated weaving method where supplementary weft threads create raised patterns directly in...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...