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Ingrain Carpet Fragment

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-8722

Description

Nearly square, with light interlocking strapwork crosses. Eight pointed stars in corner interspaces filled with foliate-like designs with woven polychromatic striped ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ingrain carpets
fragments
flatweaves
jacquard
machine-made
piecing
wool (textile)
Rug
Carpet
Carpet

Associated Building

Used At Jacob's Farmhouse,

Additional Identification Number

1959.6 X

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

69 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1959.6

Reference Notes

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

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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