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SAVONNERIE TYPE RUG

Creator(s): Unknown (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage


About this object

Rug is of oval shape. The central oval shape consists of flowers and gold acanthus leaves on a cream color ground framed by a red border with laurel leaves, and flowers. It is surrounded by blue, green and pink connecting foliate scrolls with blue French lilies and cornucopias on a brown cream ground. The border surrounded with a blue and red trim is made of gadroons interspaced with blue leaves on a black ground.

Object name:
SAVONNERIE TYPE RUG
Made from:
wool
Made in:
France
Date made:
mid 20th Century
Size:
H. 7 ft., W. 10 ft. 7 in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2015.2.6
Class:
RUG
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973