Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
hearth rug/table runner: multi-coloured w/galloon trim; initialed EDG
Object Number:
INV.14858
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Linen, wool, galloon
Dimensions:
Overall: 27 1/2 x 56 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 69.8 x 142.9 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
embroidered: in cross stitch on base of large vase: "E D G"
Description:
Rectangular hearth rug or table runner with wool appliqué and embroidery on black woolen ground; large, two-handled vase at bottom center containing a variety of flowers on long, curving stems, with a smaller vase at center of each short side and a large oak leaf in each corner; stems, outlines, and other linear details in chain stitch, and some edges finished in blanket stitch; galloon trim and backing of natural linen.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
