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Sample

ca. 1938 (made), ca. 1938 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Woven carpet sample of worsted yarn of 64 skein tied knots to the square inch. Rhomboid in shape. Woven as a mat or a runner. In the centre of the field is the monogram 'CCS'. A dark red ground with a border surrounding the field. With an egg and ball motif in greens red and pink.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Worsted, knotted
Brief description
Woven carpet sample of worsted yarn, made by Wilton Royal Carpet Factory Ltd., Great Britain, ca. 1938
Physical description
Woven carpet sample of worsted yarn of 64 skein tied knots to the square inch. Rhomboid in shape. Woven as a mat or a runner. In the centre of the field is the monogram 'CCS'. A dark red ground with a border surrounding the field. With an egg and ball motif in greens red and pink.
Dimensions
  • Length: 47.5in
  • Width: 24in
Marks and inscriptions
'CCS' (Monogram inscribed in the centre of the field)
Credit line
Given by Wilton Royal Carpet Factory Ltd.
Collection
Accession number
T.7-1954

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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