Sample (Dress Trimming)
Unknown
1815/1835
Medium
Cotton, twill weave; edged with cotton, plain weave; appliquéd with cotton, twill weaves; edged with cotton, plain weaves
Dimensions
36.9 × 35.6 cm (14 1/2 × 14 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
29963
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...