Rug fragment

1850–1900

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Dyed worsted wool woven under a surface weft. There is a bottom weft and two filler warps held together by jute "chains." Design consists of large-scale allover repeat with only small areas of the ground visible. Predominating are the large red and blue flowers with green leaves.

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Title: Rug fragment
Date Created: 1850–1900
Location Created: USA
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: worsted wool, jute Technique: machine-made uncut tapestry pile

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Carpet Jute Textile United States Weaving Wool