Flower Basket Rug

Maker Unknown, American

Additional Title(s)

Rare Bias Shirred Rug

Collections

Jonathan and Karin Fielding Collection

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS

Date1810-30

Mediumbias-shirred and vegetable-dyed wool on linen

Dimensions33 1/2 × 66 1/2 × 1/4 in. (85.1 × 168.9 × 0.6 cm.)

DescriptionRare bias shirred rug done in the 18th century tradtion, with the flowerpot and flowers on a black background.

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of Jonathan and Karin Fielding

Status

Not on view

Object number2020.15.5

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