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Carpet Liner

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

ca. 1915

GUSN

GUSN-103762

Description

Two pieces of carpet lining consisting of brown paper raw cotton padding.

Details

Descriptive Terms

CARPET, LINER

Inscription

A: "JOHN H. PRAY & SONS COMPANY BUSINESS ESTABLISHED IN 1817" B: "SANITARY / CARPET LINING" (Printed)

Additional Identification Number

3490

Maker

John H. Pray & Sons Company (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA (origin); South Berwick, Maine (use)

Dimensions

14 in (A): 9 in (B) x 9 in (A); 20 1/2 in (B) (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mrs. James J. Storrow

Accession Number

1931.799AB

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