'Crazy Quilt'
c.1880/90
Medium
Silk in a variety of weaves including cut velvet weave and a variety of techniques; painted; appliquéd; pieced, worked in squares; embroidered in silk threads in a variety of stitches; backed with cotton, plain weave, roller-printed
Dimensions
188 × 174.4 cm (74 × 68 5/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
9761
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...