Textile
1851â63
Classification
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Bruce Buttfield
Accession Number
1967-10-12-c
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Textile* by Schwartz-Huguenin, created 1851 and 1863, exemplifies the artistry of mid-19th-century production. Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum Smithsonian Collection, it was generously gifted by Bruce Buttfield. Classified as a printed, dyed and painted textile—though the exact medium awaits further study—this piece highlights the sophisticated techniques of its era, where artisans combined printing for bold patterns, dyeing for rich colors, and hand-painting for intricate details. During the 1850s and 1860s, textiles like this were central to American domestic l...