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Small rug on loom, bands of red, white, black and orange
Small rug on loom, bands of red, white, black and orange
Object Number 32-81-10/K170
Display Title Small rug on loom, bands of red, white, black and orange
Descriptions
Object Description Small rug on loom, bands of red, white, black and orange. Loom: Upper and lower yarn beams of carved branches, with cotton cords used to tie on warp. One small stick for heddle, one dowel used as shed rod. One batten stick, and one fork-shaped beater. Length: 46 cm; Width: 59.5 cm; Depth: 2.5 cm. Excellent condition. Textile: Tapestry-woven z-spun red, white, black and orange wool in following pattern: red and white vertical striped band; orange and black vertical striped band; black and white vertical striped band; red and white vertical striped band. Length: 33.3 cm; Width: 46 cm; Depth: .5 cm. Thread count: Warp -- 3 ends/cm; Weft -- 7 ends/cm. Excellent condition. Tag attached to weaving: "Southwest Indian-Crafts, Wick Miller, San Ysidro, NM"
Inventory Description Loom with unfinished multi wool weaving, wood frame, 1 slat
Classification
  • Loom
Department Ethnographic
Date ca. 1920-1929
Culture
  • Navajo
  • Early Rug Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Sandoval County / <City> / San Ysidro
Materials Wool, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 44.3 x 59.3 x 1.8 cm (17 7/16 x 23 3/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 32-81-10/K170
Provenance
Dealer Wick Miller (1932 - 1932)

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