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Embroidered Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Embroidered Rug by artist not specified: The rectangular rug has a red border with two thin white lines on either side. The outer edge of the border is red; the inner edge has a white line and then a red line. The background of the rug is dark brown. The rug features various symmetrical shapes, including stars and abstract designs, in shades of red, orange, blue, and green. The shapes are scattered across the rug in no particular pattern. The rug fills most of the frame. The background behind the rug is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1870s
Medium
Wool, embroidered in cross-stitch
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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