Petticoat
1775
Medium
Silk, plain weave; backed with wool, plain weave; quilted with silk thread; batting of wool; top edge facing of wool, twill weave; skirt and side binding of silk, satin damask weave
Dimensions
107.3 × 170.8 cm (42 1/4 × 67 1/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
46859
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...