Panel from a Jacket
c. 1730
Medium
Cotton, plain weave; pulled thread work embroidered with linen in double, double hem, hem, interlocking lace, and square openwork stitches; embroidered with linen in overcast and satin stitches; partially backed with cotton, plain weave; cotton batting; quilted with linen threads
Dimensions
66 × 86.3 cm (26 × 34 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
147462
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...