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Carpet

A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with wool and hemp chenille yarn couched with hemp; cut to form pile.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with wool and hemp chenille yarn couched with hemp; cut to form pile.

Date:

18th century

Artist:

Portugal

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Carpet

Place

Portugal (Object made in)

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Made 1701–1800

Medium

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with wool and hemp chenille yarn couched with hemp; cut to form pile

Dimensions

421.2 × 270.5 cm (165 3/4 × 106 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Robert Allerton

Reference Number

1927.1781

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