A History of Tufted Rugs

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Hooked rug

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Date
1830–1870
Held by
Winterthur Museum
Number
1964.0808
Materials
linen, wool, cotton
Themes
Hooked & handmade rugs

Cite this source

Unknown maker. Hooked rug, 1830–1870. Winterthur Museum, 1964.0808. museumcollection.winterthur.org/object/25738.

Research notes

Linen foundation with wool and cotton; finished with tape binding. On display in the Lebanon Room. An early date range for a hooked rug — useful for chronology.