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Pictorial Hearth Rug

Pictorial Hearth Rug

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ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS
Date1824
Mediumyarn-sewn wool on linen
Dimensions25 × 77 1/2 × 2 in. (63.5 × 196.9 × 5.1 cm.)
DescriptionA hearth rug composition consisting of birds, grapes, stars, trees, flower and a central wreath, in blue, white, pale green, on brown background with gold border. This rug is believed to be the earliest dated American yarn sewn rug.
InscribedP.S.
Credit LineJonathan and Karin Fielding Collection
Status
On view
Object numberL2015.41.82
Geometric Hearth Rug
Geometric Hearth Rug
Mary Peters Hewins
ca. 1800
Object number: L2015.41.84
Yarn-sewn Rug
Yarn-sewn Rug
Hannah Rosina Maynard Phillips
ca. 1830
Object number: L2015.41.83
Flower Basket Rug
Flower Basket Rug
Unknown, American
1810-30
Object number: 2020.15.5
Image Not Available for Ispahan Rug
Ispahan Rug
Unknown
early 17th Century
Object number: 12.19
Hearth Fork
Hearth Fork
Unknown, American
late 18th - early 19th century
Object number: 2016.25.134
The Bird Catchers
The Bird Catchers
Beauvais Tapestry Manufactory
1757-1760
Object number: 9.4
Pots Steaming on a Hearth
Pots Steaming on a Hearth
Unknown, British
n.d.
Object number: 82.162
Carpet (Astrology)
Carpet (Astrology)
Savonnerie Manufactory
1670-1687
Object number: 15.2
Carpet (Music)
Carpet (Music)
Savonnerie Manufactory
1670- 1687
Object number: 15.3
Image Not Available for Prayer Rug
Prayer Rug
Unknown
16th Century (?)
Object number: 8.3
Illustration 6 to Milton's "Paradise Lost": Raphael Warns Adam and Eve
Illustration 6 to Milton's "Paradise Lost": Raphael Warns Adam and Eve
William Blake
1807
Object number: 000.7
Illustration 5 to Milton's "Paradise Lost": Satan Watching the Endearments of Adam and Eve
Illustration 5 to Milton's "Paradise Lost": Satan Watching the Endearments of Adam and Eve
William Blake
1807
Object number: 000.6