Hooked rug

NameRug

Artist Artist unrecorded

Date1860s

Place madeMaryland, United States, North America

MediumBurlap, silk (?), wool, cotton

Dimensions38 7/8 × 23 13/16 × 9/16 in. (98.7 × 60.5 × 1.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Betty J. Duggan, Ph.D, A.2015.43.1

Object numberA.2015.43.1

DescriptionFramed by a black and purple border, this hooked rug on burlap, whose ends have been sheared different lengths, has a floral design and multi-toned tan hooked ground. A large central flower in reds and pinks and purples predominates. Other flowers (one a bud) are seen from sides and one looking into center. A black cotton fabric has been sewn to the back.