Chalice Cover
19th century
Medium
Silk, warp-faced plain weave; embroidered in silk floss, metal strip wrapped on silk core, metal strip; two-ply metal threads twisted; laid work, couched, couching, stem, outline. bobbin made lace in metal thread
Dimensions
69.2 × 68.6 cm (27 1/2 × 27 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
2203
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...