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Dursax

Carpet Sample
1978 (made)
Artist/Maker
Hugh MacKay Carpets (manufacturer)
Place of origin
Durham (City) (made)

Wilton carpet sample. Large leafy wreaths in shades of red and coral, with a red ground except for inside some of the wreaths, where it is grey. The five-frame Wilton carpeting in 80% wool and 20% nylon pile in the quality name of Dursax.
Colours are listed. '92012-Gossamer', '9714-Begonia', '9333-Dk Flame', '9820-Lt.Azalea', ' 9188-Charcoal'.
The design number is 'W2002'.

Object details

Category
Textiles
Object type
Carpet sample
TitleDursax
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. Large leafy wreaths in shades of red and coral, with a red ground except for inside some of the wreaths, where it is grey. The five-frame Wilton carpeting in 80% wool and 20% nylon pile in the quality name of Dursax.
Colours are listed. '92012-Gossamer', '9714-Begonia', '9333-Dk Flame', '9820-Lt.Azalea', ' 9188-Charcoal'.
The design number is 'W2002'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 27in
  • Loom width width: 27.625in
  • Pile height height: 0.312in
  • Weight: 1.3kg
Credit line
Given by Hugh MacKay Carpets
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.43-1979

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O258653/dursax-carpet-sample-hugh-mackay-carpets/
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