Throw rug

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Throw rug

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1101

Description

Small rectangular rug of brownish-red ground color with a highly stylized geometric design. There are three central motifs, the center of each has a multicolor eight pointed star with square and triangle in center. The central star is on a dark red stepped square graduating out to a white border, then green border. Framing the central motif is a single blue line with orange Celtic-looking triangles in each corner. The exterior framing border is of white zigzag with multicolored stepped pyramids. Each extreme end has a triangular house shape with multicolored X-shapes inside. Outside of triangle are white scatterings and orange V-shapes. One end is slightly frayed fringe with each end a green and red striped woven end. Possibly Turkomen origin, short pile.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1900 - 1991 Date made: r. 1900 - 1991

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

22-1/2 in

Length

41 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 22 1/2 x 41 in. (57.2 x 104.1 cm)

Material

Wool

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom