Sample (Dress Trimming)
Unknown
1815/35
Medium
Silk, satin weave; appliquéd with cordering covered with silk, satin weave and cotton, bobbinet; turned and padded (cotton) hem
Dimensions
27.4 × 42.9 cm (10 3/4 × 16 7/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
29910
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...