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Knotted Rug
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Wool, Caucasian
The American Wing, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Bequest of Annie Kalish 1946
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A sack-back gown, petticoat and stomacher made in the late 1760s of 1730s silk and trimmed with knotted silk fringe. It may have been remade from a mantua, as the petticoat is pieced with plain silk at the back. Has also been worn for 19th century fancy d
A sack-back gown, petticoat and stomacher made in the late 1760s of 1730s silk and trimmed with knotted silk fringe. It may have been remade from a mantua, as the petticoat is pieced with plain silk at the back. Has also been worn for 19th century fancy d
A sack-back gown, petticoat and stomacher made in the late 1760s of 1730s silk and trimmed with knotted silk fringe. It may have been remade from a mantua, as the petticoat is piec...
Hook, latchet
Hook, latchet
A needle hook, used in making rag rugs. It is has a hook at one end and a large ring (which isn't completely closed) at the other. This type of hook may have been used in the 'hook...
Knotted raffia hat, dignity sign
Knotted raffia hat, dignity sign
The hat was worn as a badge of dignity by a mfumu.The mfumu, the traditionally installed head, usually owns a set of hats, made from plant material. The Ngunda (also called Ngundu/...
Flowers in an Jug (verso)
Flowers in an Jug (verso)
This panel was in the collection of the Dukes of Hamilton in the UK during most of the 19th century. In 1906 it was owned by the Duchess of Montrose at Castle Brodick on the Isle o...
Portrait of a Young Man praying (recto)
Portrait of a Young Man praying (recto)
This panel was in the collection of the Dukes of Hamilton in the UK during most of the 19th century. In 1906 it was owned by the Duchess of Montrose at Castle Brodick on the Isle o...
Navajo Rug, Antique Navajo Rug (Unknown)
Navajo Rug, Antique Navajo Rug (Unknown)
Wool, 175 × 100 cm...
Aydin kilim carpet
Aydin kilim carpet
The rug is a standard size for both nomadic carpets and kilims. As with most rugs woven by pastoral groups, it is relatively small because loom size is limited by the need for easy...