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Tapestry Carpet Fragment

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1860-1875

GUSN

GUSN-8709

Description

Rectangular strip; one selvage edge. Woven in polychromatic tapestry style with central oval medallion; floral center surrounded by muted flowers and leaves. Two-toned green floral diaper ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tapestry Brussels
fragments
cotton (textile)
pile (textile component)
jute (fiber)
machine-made
tapestry (process)
wool (textile)
Wilton carpets
Rug
Carpet
Carpet

Inscription

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Associated Building

Used At Old City Hall (Boston, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

15 3/4 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1970.38A

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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