Object Timeline

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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1953

  • Work on this object ended.

1964

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Rug (USA)

This is a Rug. It was designed by Mariska Karasz and produced by Edward Fields Carpet Makers. It is dated 1950–53 and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is wool and its technique is hooked. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Elizabeth Gordon. It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.

Its dimensions are

H x W (Approximate): 259.1 × 182.9 cm (8 ft. 6 in. × 6 ft.)

Cite this object as

Rug (USA); Designed by Mariska Karasz ((American, born Hungary, 1898–1960)); Produced by Edward Fields Carpet Makers; wool; H x W (Approximate): 259.1 × 182.9 cm (8 ft. 6 in. × 6 ft.); Gift of Elizabeth Gordon; 1964-24-37

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