Bag and Samplers
Unknown
Mid–18th century
Medium
Sablé; white ground with floral design in colored beads; also needles, thread and extra beads used in the making of Sablé bags
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
14720
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...