"Star of Bethlehem" Quilt
Unknown
c. 1830
Medium
Cotton, various plain weaves; printed; some calendarized and glazed; pieced; lined with cotton, plain weave; pieced; batting: cotton; quilted
Dimensions
306.7 × 320 cm (120 3/4 × 126 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
202544
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...