Pair of pockets
Unknown
1775â1825
Classification
costume & accessories
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
American Textile History Museum Collection
Accession Number
2016-35-87
About this artwork
Pair of pockets in brown striped linen on a linen base, held together with woven tape.
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...