Salesman's Sample (Waistcoat Pocket)
1780-1810
Medium
Silk, warp-float faced satin weave; appliquéd with silk, satin weave; embroidered with silk floss and silk yarns in outline, satin, single satin and stem stitches; French knots and paper paillettes; printed
Dimensions
16.6 × 33 cm (6 1/2 × 13 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
92809
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...