Handkerchief
19th century
Medium
Linen, plain weave; embroidered with linen threads in padded satin, overcast, eyelet, buttonhole and hem stitches and back stitch known as Point de Sablé; openwork with drawn filling and overcast
Dimensions
31.4 × 32.5 cm (12 3/8 × 12 3/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
81046
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...