Rug
- Object Name:
- Rug
- Object ID:
- 1978.037.03
- Place of Origin:
- New England
- Date:
- 1860-1900
- Description:
- Rug. Yarn-sewn or "turkey work", embroidered with wool yarns in a looped stitch which is then clipped and sculpted to form a three-dimensional flower. The flowers are worked in shades of red to pink and cream. Each of the 40 flowers is embroidered on a 6.25" square of twill-woven wool; squares of maroon-brown are arranged around three sides, while squares of various brown-blacks are used in the center. The seams between the squares are covered with feather stitching in red wool yarn. The back is covered with woven striped cotton.
- Material:
- Textile
Wool
Cotton - Dimensions:
- W-32.5 L-52 inches
- Provenance:
- Part of a group of textiles and accessories collected by the donor.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of William L. Warren
- People:
- Warren, William L. (1912-1998)
- Subjects:
- Rugs, Floor coverings, Flowers, Stars
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