Waistcoat
Unknown
1775/1800
Medium
Silk, satin weave; embroidered with silk threads, foremost in satin and stem stitches; lined and backed with linen, plain weave
Dimensions
60.7 × 46.5 cm (23 7/8 × 18 1/4 in.) Chest circumference: 118.6 cm (46 5/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
31508
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...