rug (saddle cover)

19th Century

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indianapolis, United States

Knotted pile woven saddle cover comprised of two separate pieces connected at center rug; oblong-rectangle with cut out corner blocks along one long edge; small medallions to the side and gold band across central section; wool pile and wool weft on a machine-spun 3-ply cotton warp; asymmetrical knots.

Details

Title: rug (saddle cover)
Date Created: 19th Century
Rights: Public Domain
Medium / Support: wool, cotton
External Link: See this object at www.imamuseum.org
Dimensions: 59 5/8 x 31 5/16 in. (with fringe)
Department: Textile and Fashion Arts
Credit Line: Gift of Jon M. and Deborah M. Anderson
Accession Number: 2008.22

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