Pillow Cover
17th century
Medium
Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in double running, running (pattern darning), and satin stitches; bordered with cut and drawn work embroidered in daring stitches; overcast bars and button hole stitch points and bullion picots
Dimensions
41.7 × 42.3 cm (16 1/2 × 16 3/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
71634
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...