Textile
1850–1900
Medium
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Classification
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Accession Number
1958-157-1
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This vibrant *Textile* from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, created between 1850 and 1900, exemplifies the rich tradition of American fabric arts during a transformative era. Spanning the Victorian period through the Gilded Age, this time saw rapid industrialization revolutionize textile production, blending machine-printed patterns with skilled handcrafting. As part of the Smithsonian Collection, it reflects everyday artistry in a nation rebuilding after the Civil War and embracing mass-produced goods for homes and wardrobes. Crafted through printing, dyeing, and painting techniques, th...
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...