Long Shawl
1833/66
Medium
Cotton and wool, weft-float faced 1:3 'Z' twill weave with patterning wefts bound in weft-float faced 1:3 'Z' twill interlacings; attached ends of warp-float faced 2:2 'S' twill weave; warp fringe; woven on loom with Jacquard attachment
Dimensions
347.4 × 156.3 cm (136 3/4 × 61 1/2 in.)
Classification
costume accessory
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
50521
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...