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Collection Highlights

Keg with stand from Erie Canal celebration
ca. 1825
X.48
Wood, metal, paint

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Rug

Rug
Title
Rug
Object name 
Navajo rug
Date 
1895-1915
Medium 
Wool
Dimensions 
Overall: 35 x 50 x 1/4 in. ( 88.9 x 127 x 0.6 cm )
Description 
Rectangular Navajo woolen rug with wide, parallel, zigzag bars with sawtooth edges ("lightning pattern") in cream, brown, black, and gray; yarn tassel at each corner.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. Brewster Marwick
Object Number 
1942.118
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.