Towel
Unknown
1850/1900
Medium
Cotton, plain weave, embroidered at both ends with elaborate border design of bright colored silks and metal thread
Dimensions
156.8 × 57.2 cm (61 3/4 × 22 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
35416
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...