03-04-201203-04-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2585BBoston
March 4, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Embroidered Wool Felt Penny Rug

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$889$750
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2585BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 04, 2012 11:00AM

Description:

Embroidered Wool Felt Penny Rug, America, late 19th century, composed of concentric discs of multicolored wool felt edged with blanket stitching, the three center row disks embroidered with flowers, arranged and sewn in an oblong hexagonal design on an off-white cotton ticking fabric, (minor losses),29 1/2 x 44 1/4 in., mounted on a wood frame.

Provenance: Estate of Susan Parrish.
Estimate $300-500

Several of the central disks have lstitch and wool felt losses.