Lappet
Unknown
1740s
Medium
Linen, bobbin straight lace of a type known as "Valenciennes" with a five hole mesh ground
Dimensions
63.1 × 12 cm (24 3/4 × 4 3/4 in.)
Classification
costume accessory
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
69749
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...