Rug
- Object Name:
- Rug
- Object ID:
- 1965.543.05
- Place of Origin:
- New England
- Date:
- 1870-1900
- Description:
- Hooked Rug. Worked with wide strips of various woven and knitted wool and cotton fabrics through burlap. Central panel divided into three squares; each square is then divided diagonally and the two outer squares are additionally divided across the centers, forming wedge-shaped sections. Wedges are filled randomly with various shades of blue, beige, etc. Squares are flanked on the top and bottom with beige edging. Outer border on all four sides is olive green with spots of red. Hooking is done loosely with large strips of fabric. Edges are finished by turning under the burlap and hooking through the hem.
- Material:
- Textile
Wool
Cotton
Burlap - Dimensions:
- W-23 L-36.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Found in collection.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- Subjects:
- Rugs, Textiles, Floor coverings
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