Sampler
19th century
Medium
Wool, plain weave; embroidered with silk yarns in Algerian eye, back, compound cross, cross, double or Smyrna cross, flame, flat, eye, Greek cross filling, herringbone, Jacquard, Rococo, running, satin, and surface satin stitches
Dimensions
32.2 × 24.3 cm (12 5/8 × 9 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
111575
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...