Long Shawl
1855/65
Medium
Wool, patchwork of double interlocking 2:2 'S' twill tapestry weaves; center of 2:2 'S' twill weave; embroidered in satin, surface satin, and stem stitches; "Harlequin" tabs of pieced 2:2 twill weaves; embroidered in flat, satin, surface satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; warp fringe
Dimensions
333.4 × 144.4 cm (131 1/4 × 56 3/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
62782
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...