Square Shawl
Unknown
c. 1860
Medium
Wool, double interlocking 2:2 twill tapestry weave, woven in large sections; corner tabs of 2:2 twill weave; embroidered in stem stitches; warp fringe
Dimensions
212.5 × 214.3 cm (84 5/8 × 83 3/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
55832
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...