Shawl
Unknown
1846/77
Medium
wool, 2:2 'S' twill weaves; pieced; embroidered with wool in stem, detached chain, and various filling stitches; laid work and couching; warp fringe
Dimensions
217.5 × 204.5 cm (82 5/8 × 80 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
50009
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...