Square from a 'Crazy Quilt'
1884
Medium
Pieced Square Silk: Tabby, warp-faced tabby, damask, satin, velvet, voided velvet, satin weave with extra pattern wefts, and hand painted ornament, & moiré treatment. Backed with cotton after piecing. Embroidered thru 2 layers. Embroidered in 2-ply silk twist, silk floss, silk chenille Stitches: Herringbone, feather, knot, buttonhole, stem, line, cross, variations of these, raised basket stitch
Dimensions
17 1/2 in. square
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
11788
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...