Sash
1801/50
Medium
Silk embroidery worked nearly solidly in chain stitch and drawn stitch. Fine white cotton cloth. Borders around all sides of circular spiral medallions and panels filled by bute, tulips, and floral sprays.
Dimensions
164.5 × 32.1 cm (64 3/4 × 12 5/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
11173
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...