Bedcover
Unknown
1820/50
Medium
Cotton, variety of plain weaves; some roller printed; some glazed; pieced; quilted with cotton thread; backed with cotton, plain weave
Dimensions
304.3 × 309.2 cm (119 3/4 × 121 5/8 in.)
Classification
needlework - quilt
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
66028
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...