Decorative arts

Flower Basket Rug

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Type: Decorative arts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1810-30
Accession number: 2020.15.5
Maker: Unknown, American(Opens in new tab) (American)
Dimensions: 33 1/2 × 66 1/2 × 1/4 in. (85.1 × 168.9 × 0.6 cm.)
Medium: bias-shirred and vegetable-dyed wool on linen
Description: Rare bias shirred rug done in the 18th century tradtion, with the flowerpot and flowers on a black background.
Credit: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of Jonathan and Karin Fielding
Department: American Art
Find out more: View in the Art Museum catalog(Opens in new tab)

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