"Princess Feather" or "Ostrich Plume" Quilt
c. 1850
Medium
Cotton, plain weave; appliquéd with cotton, plain weave and cotton, plain weave roller printed; quilted with cotton; edged with cotton, plain weave roller printed; Backing: cotton, plain weave; padding: cotton
Dimensions
211.8 × 221 cm (85 1/2 × 87 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
76067
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...