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Hooked Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a hooked rug. Square rug with a black border. Border design features connected geometric shapes resembling Greek key pattern. Inside border, four floral arrangements, one on each side, placed symmetrically. Center of the rug has a large floral arrangement. Rug background color resembles off-white or light gray. The hooked rug is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1850
Medium
Wool
Culture
American
Dimensions
540 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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