Textile fragment
ca. 1830
Medium
Decorative Arts-Fiber
Classification
Decorative Arts-Fiber
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Patricia S. Smith
Accession Number
1998.149.44
Rights
Public Domain
Art Historical Context
This delicate textile fragment, dating to around 1830, offers a glimpse into the everyday artistry of early 19th-century America. Preserved in the Smithsonian American Art's Decorative Arts-Fiber collection it exemplifies the fiber arts that adorned homes during a time of rapid social and industrial change. Though the creator remains unidentified, such fragments often survived from larger pieces like quilts, curtains, or garments, showcasing the skilled handiwork of women in domestic settings. In the 1830s, textiles were more than functional—they were canvases for personal expression and cult...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –