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Title |
Handmade Rag Area Rug, 1850 |
Object Name |
Rug, Area |
Description |
Handmade Rag Area Rug, 1850. Colored rag strips are of various fibers, possibly including wool, cotton and linen. Rag strips are woven through a burlap backing. Pattern is of alternating dark and light brown colored diamonds with a pattern of two same-colored flowers and one different-colored flower in the center with green leaves at points of longest ends of diamond. Long end of diamond pattern runs along the long width of the rug with short side of diamond making up the depth. Other fabric colors include: red, blue, pink, cream and gold. A light tan newer burlap 2 5/8" border has been affixed to back of rug to stabilize edging. Rug is heavily worn with several holes and patches throughout. |
Date |
1850 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Fiber Artist |
Medium |
Textile |
Catalog Number |
0001.088 |
Dimensions |
H-95.5 W-139 D-0.75 inches |
Collection |
3D - Floor Covering |
Inscription Text |
"1988" (handwritten on back in black marker in top right corner of new burlap edging--probably the year it was added) |
Provenance |
Woven in Pennsylvania in 1850 by grandfather of donor. |
Notes |
"History of Rag Rugs These rugs originated in England and Europe, and in New England they became a favored choice. Rag rugs are produced in a plain, flat weave style. Rag rugs are woven on hand or machine looms where the weft is made of strips of cloth. They can be a solid color or a mix of many colors. Rag rugs may consist of irregular stripes in bright cheerful colors. ..." [http://higheredbcs.wiley.com/legacy/college/nielson/0471606405/supplementary/History_of_Rag_Rugs.pdf] |
Search Terms |
Floor Covering Flowers Home Decor Rug Rugs Textiles |
Subjects |
Floor coverings Rugs |
Credit line |
Courtesy of E.H. Basher |