"Log Cabin" Quilt
Unknown
1825/50
Medium
Cotton and wool, in a variety of weaves and printing techniques; made of pieced strips; edged with quilted plaid border; backed with cotton plain weave, small scale
Dimensions
220 × 217.1 cm (86 5/8 × 85 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
37115
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...