Carpet
- Object Name:
- Carpet
- Object ID:
- 1995.092.04
- Creator:
- Williams, Rebecca Gallagher (1905-1991)
- Place of Origin:
- Hanover, NH
- Date:
- circa 1946
- Description:
- Carpet. Demonstration sample. Rectangular. Hand-woven half-flossa rug made by Rebecca Gallagher Williams (1905-1991) of Hanover, NH. Plain weave background with Rya or Scandinavian (symmetrical) knotted horizontal bands of cut pile in tan, brown, and blue wool. Tan linen warp. Two edges of knotted warp fringe. Two side selvedges.
- Material:
- Textile
Linen
Wool - Dimensions:
- H-0.75 W-11.5 L-16.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Made by Rebecca Gallagher Williams (1905-1991), weaver and fiber artist from Hanover, NH.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Kenneth D. Robb
- Subjects:
- Rugs, Textiles, Floor coverings, Women, Weaving, Wool, Cotton, Wool, Home-woven, Carpets, Rugs, Flossa carpet, Rye knots
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