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Hooked rug

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1875-1925

GUSN

GUSN-8207

Description

Rectangular, wool, hooked rug. Central floral grouping with orange, red, lavender flowers. Cream ground with feathers of orange and brown surrounding, flanked by floral design on ends. Cartouche design with feathers on border, black outer border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rugs
burlap
feather (material)
hooking
weft loop weave
wool (textile)
feather (material)
floral patterns
Burlap
Wool
Hooked
Knotted Pile
Feather
Floral
RUG

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

30.5 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Paul and Irene Hollister

Accession Number

1990.592

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