Border (For a Skirt)
18th century
Medium
Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in Cretan, closed herringbone, satin, split, and stem stitches; open chain, couching, and French knots; edged with silk, plain weave extended weft cut fringe; pieced
Dimensions
37.5 × 175.2 cm (14 3/4 × 69 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
84147
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...