RUG
Creator(s): Braquenié Manufacturer (Manufacturer)
On view in: Dining Room
About this object
Rug is woven in the 18th century style in rose red and dull greenish gray while there are bouquets of flowers as well as garlands and swags of roses, ribbons, clusters of musical instruments, parrots and other birds. The rose red is in the damask pattern which came into fashion at the Gobelins factory about 1760.
- Object name:
- RUG
- Made from:
- Wool
- Made in:
- FRANCE
- Date made:
- c. 1865
- Size:
- 1242.1 x 609.6 cm (489 x 240 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 42.1
- Class:
- RUG
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973