Rug
- Object Name:
- Rug
- Object ID:
- 1974.035
- Creator:
- Hardy, Elsie (1831-1920)
- Place of Origin:
- Manchester, NH
- Date:
- 1876
- Description:
- Hooked Rug. Made by Elsie Hardy (1831-1920), Manchester, NH; 1876. Made of strips of wool and cotton, woven and knit fabrics on burlap. The design celebrates the American Centennial: Within an arch of red, white,and blue stars appears "CENTENNIAL / 1776 1876," also worked in red, white, and blue. An American shield appears in the center. Design is worked on a dark background of navy blue, dark olive brown, and black. Edges are finished by turning under the burlap. New backing of burlap has been applied and a fabric adhesive tape applied to the edges on the back.
- Material:
- Textile
Wool
Cotton
Burlap - Dimensions:
- W-25.25 L-39.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Made by donor's grandmother, Elsie (Tucker) Hardy (1831-1920), when she was employed in the Manchester Mills.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Florence M. Hardy
- Subjects:
- Rugs, Floor coverings, Stars, Centennial, Shields
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