Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Luce Center
Hooked rug
Object Number:
1944.207
Date:
1840-1870
Medium:
Wool, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 29 1/4 x 57 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 74.3 x 146 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular, yarn sewn woolen hooked rug with cut pile and linen foundation; stylized floral motif with cruciform arrangement of "flowers" in pink and shades of brown at center of beige ground, with a floral spray in each corner and a blue meandering vine above and below; natural homespun linen backing and narrow, pleated light brown woolen ruffle on all sides.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this rug was purchased by the donor from the "Sun Dent(?) Shop."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
