Sample (Dress Trimming)
Unknown
1815/1835
Medium
Cotton, plain weave; appliquéd with cotton, plain weave; edged with cording covered with cotton, plain weave
Dimensions
38.1 × 39.1 cm (15 × 15 3/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
29885
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...