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Ingrain carpet fragment

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1860-1875

GUSN

GUSN-8711

Description

L-shaped fragment of pieced carpeting with repeating large scale motifs of foliate medallion alternating with eight point star; floral center within octagon border. Polychromatic uneven striped border.

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

54 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1969.420B

Reference Notes

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

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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