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Hooked Rug

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-7769

Description

Rectangular hand-hooked rug with polychrome border of squares, each divided into two right triangles. Central motif is abstractly floral with swirling tan and brown background. Very broadly, poorly executed patternd and workmanship.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rugs
cotton (textile)
hooking
wool (textile)
floral patterns
geometric patterns
Cotton
Wool
Hooked
Floral
Geometric
RUG

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

30 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.1047

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