throw rug

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

throw rug

Entry/Object ID

2002.011.001

Description

Centennial rug with fringe and rod for hanging. Commemorates years 1867-1967. Wool rug with blue background and 3 inch white braid and knotted fringe top and bottom; has gold metal rods top and bottom which has space between braid and knots. Pattern contains Canadian and provincial coats-of-arms, maple leaves, "Canada" at top and "1867-1967" at bottom. On back is maker's name: "Brinton Carpets (Limited)" - made in Peterborough, Ontario. Style of rug is called "Sarouk".

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Higley, Shirley

Notes

Accession Date: 2003-02-07

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Rug

Nomenclature Class

Floor Coverings

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

throw rug

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

July 31, 2002

Updated By

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Update Date

May 16, 2025