Mouchoirs (Volumes I and II)
19th century
Medium
Kerchief or shoulder scarf swatches; cotton, plain weave, printed; total of swatches: Volume I: 108; Volume II: 112
Dimensions
Volume I: Average length of swatches: 31.2 cm (12 1/4 in.) Average width of swatches: 27.9 cm (11 in.) Measurement of volume: Height: 52 cm (20 1/2 in.) Width: 38.3 cm (15 1/4 in.) Depth: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.) Volume II: Average length of swatches: 31.2 cm (12 1/4 in.) Average width of swatches: 27.9 cm (11 in.) Measurement of volume: Height: 31.2 cm (20 1/2 in.) Width: 38.8 cm (15 1/4 in.) Depth: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.) Measurement of both bo×es: Height: 54.2 cm (21 3/8 in.) Width: 42 cm (16 3/4 in.) Depth: 6.7 cm (3 1/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
11380
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...