Pair of Cuffs
19th century
Medium
Linen, two layers of plain weave; cut and drawn work fillings of diagonal drawn filling, four sided, hem, herringbone, interlocking lace, overcast, wave, and woven hem stitches; embroidered in buttonhole, buttonhole wheels, hem, overcast, and satin stitches through one or both layers; edged with linen, bobbin straight lace
Dimensions
a: 28.2 × 36.7 cm (11 × 14 3/8 in.); b: 26.6 × 35.2 cm (10 1/2 × 13 7/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
143845
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...