Fringe
Unknown
18th century
Medium
Silk, warp-faced plain weave with areas of simple alternating float weave with extended ground weft cut fringe; grouped and knotted
Dimensions
92 × 14.8 cm (36 1/4 × 5 7/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
103439
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...