Collection Highlights
The Rapalje Children
1768
1946.201
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Rug
Title
Rug
Object name
Hooked rug
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Wool, cotton, burlap
Dimensions
Overall: 31 1/4 x 62 x 1/2 in. ( 79.4 x 157.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Rectangular woolen hooked rug with cut pile and burlap foundation; eagle with outstretched wings at center standing upon a shield with vertical red and white stripes below a blue field with fourteen white stars, in landscape with snow-capped mountains in the distance; border with red, white, and blue banners alternating with oak leaves and acorns; black woolen(?) binding and beige cotton backing.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1944.211
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this rug was purchased at the C. L. Lawrence sale, AAA #288. It is illustrated in "International Studio," June 1922.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
