Scarf
Unknown
1865/1900 (based on design from 1720/30)
Medium
Cotton, mixed lace of needle lace and bobbin part lace of a type known as "Duchesse de Bruxelles"
Dimensions
243.8 × 48.1 cm (96 × 19 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
3798
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...