Hooked Rug

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1900-1925

GUSN

GUSN-347323

Description

Multi-colored concentric design of 35 rings (layout 5x7) in hit-or-miss on cream/green background, bound with continuous pink-colored tape, folded through three corners and cut at one corner. Previous binding visible was a tan-colored plain weave fabric.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rugs
jute (fiber)
wool (textile)
cotton (textile)
hooking
quilts by pattern or motif
geometric motifs
Rug
Rug

Associated Building

Used At Fisher-Bliss House (Edgartown, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

38 1/4 x 30 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. E. Rodley

Accession Number

1966.823.2

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