Textile
1815–25
Medium
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Classification
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Harvey Smith
Accession Number
1968-135-131
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Textile* from 1815–25, in the Smithsonian American Art's Smithsonian Collection, offers a glimpse into early 19th-century American craftsmanship. Created during the post-War of 1812 era, when the young United States was fostering its own manufacturing traditions amid growing trade with Europe and Asia, this piece reflects the era's blend of imported influences and domestic innovation. Textiles like this adorned homes, clothing, and furnishings, symbolizing status and cultural exchange in a rapidly industrializing nation. Crafted through printed, dyed, and painted techniques, t...
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...