Remnant of a runner with a central field of boteh in straight lines. The borders also contain the boteh design. Both ends of the runner have been cut and stiched so that the ends won't fray. There are words woven into the backing of the runner.
runners (floor coverings)
wool (textile)
Runner
"HARTFORD SAXONY" (Embroidered)
Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),
P604
Unknown
2/16 x 26 13/16 x 40 6/16 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation
2006.44.1027
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