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Embroidered Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The embroidered rug by an unknown artist is rectangular and gray with a pattern of various white and darker grey designs. The rug has a thick border around it. The pattern on the rug consists of numerous shapes including flowers, leaves, trees, and other abstract designs. The shapes are arranged in no discernible order and are of various sizes. Some of the shapes are symmetrical, while others are not. The background of the rug is a solid gray color. The rug appears to be made of a woven material. The design is created using embroidery. The rug is shown against a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1870s
Medium:
Wool, embroidered
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 356 px
Museum record:
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