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Ravel rug

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1880-1910

GUSN

GUSN-53061

Description

Rectangular; off white wool knit base. Unraveled polychromatic wool yarns knotted and cut in primarily green central block; primarily red border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rugs
knitting (process)
wool (textile)
Shaker (Christian sect)
Wool
Knit
Shaker
Ravel
RUG

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

20 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1942.566

Reference Notes

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

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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