Collection Highlights
Drawing by Sargeant: Figure Studies after Tintoretto's "Worship of the Golden Calf"; verso: sketch of a horse-drawn carriage and a more finished study of a horse
c. 1874
1935.85.2.24
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of James Carroll Beckwith Album 1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Rug
Title
Rug
Object name
Hooked rug
Date
1840-1870
Medium
Wool, linen
Dimensions
Overall: 29 1/4 x 57 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 74.3 x 146 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Rectangular, yarn sewn woolen hooked rug with cut pile and linen foundation; stylized floral motif with cruciform arrangement of "flowers" in pink and shades of brown at center of beige ground, with a floral spray in each corner and a blue meandering vine above and below; natural homespun linen backing and narrow, pleated light brown woolen ruffle on all sides.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1944.207
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this rug was purchased by the donor from the "Sun Dent(?) Shop."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
