Skirt (Fragment)
Unknown
1850/60
Medium
Cotton, plain weave; embroidered with wool and cotton threads in tambour stitch; floral design on border and front panel, white ground
Dimensions
118.8 × 355.2 cm (46 3/4 × 139 3/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
47334
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...