Crocheted Rug1880–190055 × 37 1/2"Hand-dyed wool, woven wool cloth, ingrain carpetGift of David L. Davies1985.21.10(including construction) Oval rug crocheted in concentric rings of shades of rose, brown, green, blue and black with four additional stripes of multi-colored yarn. Executed in single-crochet with gradations of colors deepening towards center. Edged with 37 "dollar" scallops of dark, double-layered wools in various weaves stitched to underside with black twined thread, the dollars finished with open buttonhole edging in red yarn. Underside: Center of rug backed with Ingrain carpeting shaped into oval formed of six carpet blocks and two curved end pieces, thread. Each block approximately 9" x 7" and of different carpet patterns.152852922Artist unidentifiedTextilesThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain. ShakerWatervlietWatervlietUnited StatesUnited StatesMaineNew YorkTextilesWatervlietCrocheted and knitted rugs were products produced by the Shaker women for their own use and for sale to the "world." The several techniques were often combined and it was visually important for the maker to produce a logical color sequence, often in concentric circles. The colors used in this rug are typical of those introduced after aniline dyes became available in the late 19th century: pinks, golds and purples. The dollar size cut-outs which form the scalloped edge in this piece were also used in table mats, usually overlapped or strung together for a shirred effect. According to the KNOPF book, ingrain carpeting on a crocheted-type rug was common in the Maine Shaker communities, although the donor has written that this rug was acquired as a Watervilet, NY example. This type of rug was also commonly produced in most households, making a Shaker attribution difficult.TEXTILESObject information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.org18801900 1985 21 1 Crocheted and knitted rugs were products produced by the Shaker women for their own use and for sale to the "world." The several techniques were often combined and it was visually important for the maker to produce a logical color sequence, often in concentric circles. The colors used in this rug are typical of those introduced after aniline dyes became available in the late 19th century: pinks, golds and purples. The dollar size cut-outs which form the scalloped edge in this piece were also used in table mats, usually overlapped or strung together for a shirred effect. According to the KNOPF book, ingrain carpeting on a crocheted-type rug was common in the Maine Shaker communities, although the donor has written that this rug was acquired as a Watervilet, NY example. This type of rug was also commonly produced in most households, making a Shaker attribution difficult.TEXTILESObject information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.org