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Ingrain Carpet Fragment

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1865-1880

GUSN

GUSN-8723

Description

Strip, with selvage edges comprising parts of larger, unidentified pattern incorporating medallions with wide strapwork, brackets and abstract floral components; vein-like ground. Predominantly red and green; some light blue.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

1959.4 X

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

29 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Bertram K. Little

Accession Number

1959.4B

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