Napkin
18th century
Medium
Linen, satin weave self-patterned by reversing of faces (satin damask); initials embroidered with cotton and linen in back, chain, satin, and single satin stitches
Dimensions
96.8 × 87.3 cm (38 1/8 × 34 3/8 in.); Interior repeat: 14.8 × 13.6 cm (5 7/8 × 5 3/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
39374
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...