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Carpet Sample

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1830-1870

GUSN

GUSN-46721

Description

Rectangular strip with selvage sides; hemmed ends. Woven in uneven polychromatic stripes. One half predominantly greens; other reds, yellows and browns. Some stripes have horizontal bars woven into opposite color.

Details

Descriptive Terms

carpets
flatweaves
wool (textile)
Rug
Carpet
Carpet

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Gilmanton, NH, USA

Dimensions

17 3/4 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Clark Bailey

Accession Number

1963.38

Reference Notes

Landreau. America Underfoot. [No Publisher].

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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