Penny Rug

Description:

Penny Rug, America, 19th century, the rectangular rug with "pennies" formed from shades of red, green, yellow, brown, and blue felt, mounted for hanging, ht. 64, wd. 28 in.
Estimate $300-500

Several pieces have some degradation to the threads causing a few pieces to lift at one edge or another, and it appears possible that there was more than one hand at work (stitching varies slightly). No major losses or repairs.


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