Textile
1850â1900
Medium
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Classification
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of L'Antiquaire, Inc.
Accession Number
1976-30-6-a
About this artwork
Half dropped curving vine floral stripe on a dark grey background four inch wide alternating with a two inch wide stripe containing symmetrical floral forms. Full repeat length of wider floral stripe.
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...