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'Dursax'

Carpet Sample
1978 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wilton carpet sample. The design of white and grey roses with leaves in two shades of green on a dark red ground. Woven in 80% wool, 20% nylon pile under the quality name 'DURSAX'.


Object details

Category
Object type
Title'Dursax'
Materials and techniques
Wool and nylon
Brief description
Carpet sample 'Dursax', wool and nylon, manufactured by Hugh MacKay Carpets, Durham, 1978
Physical description
Wilton carpet sample. The design of white and grey roses with leaves in two shades of green on a dark red ground. Woven in 80% wool, 20% nylon pile under the quality name 'DURSAX'.
Dimensions
  • Length: 27in
  • Loom width width: 27.5in
  • Weight: 1.22kg
Credit line
Given by Hugh MacKay Carpets
Collection
Accession number
T.46-1979

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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