Waistcoat
1775/1800
Medium
Linen, twill weave; embroidered with linen floss in satin and stem stitches; French knots; buttons covered with six-star lace fillings finished at edges with arrangement of overlapping stitches resembling continuous tailor's tacks; lined with linen, plain weave
Dimensions
52.9 × 45.9 cm (20 7/8 × 18 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
10903
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...