Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Turkmen carpet
Object Number:
1934.44
Date:
19th Century
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
with fringe: 96 x 82 x 1/4 in. ( 243.8 x 208.3 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Rectangular, knotted pile Turkmen carpet; all over pattern of axially aligned medallions on red ground, with each medallion divided into quadrants with alternating salmon and white and red and blue sections; flatweave border and fringe on each short side.
Gallery Label:
This rug was presented to the Honorable William Sulzer in appreciation for his work on behalf of countries in Asia while he was a member of the House of Representatives.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Honorable William Sulzer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
