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Object Number
980-6-10/58799
Display Title
Early Crystal rug
Descriptions
Object Description
Early Crystal rug. Wool. Center rectangle of cream with light brown cross with center diamond, rose cross figures and concentric diamonds in dark bown, rose; surrounded by light brown field with swastica forms in rose, dark brown, cream; dark brown border with cream line design all four edges. Swastika characteristic of Fred Harvey rugs. Good balanced design. Fine spinning.
Inventory Description
Rug, brown and beige geometric pattern
Classification
- Rug
Department
Ethnographic
Date
ca. 1900-1920
Culture
- Navajo
- Early Rug Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms
Eastern Reservation
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 99 x 152.5 cm (39 x 60 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
980-6-10/58799
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Walter C. Langer
(1930 ca. - 1980)
Donor
Dr. Walter C. Langer
(1930 ca. - 1980)
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