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Stair Carpet Sample

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1850-1885

GUSN

GUSN-47091

Description

Rectangular strip with selvage sides and raw ends. Polychromatic wool warp and green jute weft producing uneven stripes with wide center band of red and brown cross-bar stripes flanked by successive bands of shades of green and other colors including pinks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

stair carpets
flatweaves
jute (fiber)
wool (textile)
Rug
Carpet
Carpet

Additional Identification Number

1964.409

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

22 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1964.409A

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