A History of Tufted Rugs

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Mid-1920s: carpet sales fell and woven firms like Bigelow and Mohawk struggled; then the Depression

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Date
1920s–1930s
Themes
Woven carpet

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“Mid-1920s: carpet sales fell and woven firms like Bigelow and Mohawk struggled; then the Depression.” Research note. philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/essays/carpet-weaving-and-rug-making-2.

Research notes

Background to the race: the woven industry was weakened before tufting arrived.