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Hooked Rug

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-7766

Description

Rectangular hand-hooked and shirred multi-colored rug in striped zig-zag pattern. Bound in thin black tape. Burlap backing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rugs
burlap
hooking
shirring
wool (textile)
Wool
Burlap
Hooked
Shirred
RUG

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

40.25 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.1004

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