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Ingrain Carpet

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1860-1895

GUSN

GUSN-47783

Description

Pieced carpeting. Predominantly red with repeating motifs of starburst within octagon alternating with foliated cross; both within ground of leaves and vermiculi in cream, greens and golds.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ingrain carpets
flatweaves
jacquard
wool (textile)
Rug
Carpet
Carpet

Associated Building

Used At Daniel Peterson Woodbury House,

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

75 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Misses Ruth A. and Dorcas L. Woodbury

Accession Number

1969.421

Reference Notes

Von Rosenstiel, Helene. American Rugs and Carpets. [No Publisher].

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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