Name/Title

Penny Rug

Description

Circular wool penny rug. Center circle surrounded by increasingly larger circle composed of semi-circle flaps. Diamond and cross designs throughout. Bright green, yellow, pink, and blue stitching. Back is plain blue and white cloth.

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1860 - circa 1900

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

* Untyped Place

Unknown

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Diameter

71.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter of back circle without flaps.

Material

Wool

Color

Black