Sample
ca. 1938 (made), ca. 1938 (made)
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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
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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. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'CCS' (Monogram inscribed in the centre of the field) |
Credit line | Given by Wilton Royal Carpet Factory Ltd. |
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Accession number | T.7-1954 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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