Textile
late 19th century
Classification
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Harold M. Bailey
Accession Number
1960-79-31
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This enigmatic *Textile* from the late 19th invites us into the vibrant world of American fabric arts, now housed in the Smithsonian American Museum's collection. Donated as a gift from Harold M. Bailey, belongs to the Department of Smithsonian Collection and is classified among printed, dyed, and textiles—a category that highlights the ingenuity of everyday craftsmanship during the Gilded Age. While research is ongoing, its presence speaks to the era's booming textile industry, fueled by immigration, urbanization, and a growing middle class eager for colorful home furnishings and apparel. 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...