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1938

  • Work on this object began.

1968

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Hooked Rug (USA)

This is a hooked rug. It was designed by Benjamin Cunningham. It is dated 1938 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is wool and jute (?) and its technique is hooked cut loops in a plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Benjamin Frazier Cunningham.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 137 x 93 cm (53 15/16 x 36 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Hooked Rug (USA); Designed by Benjamin Frazier Cunningham (American, 1904–1975); wool and jute (?); H x W: 137 x 93 cm (53 15/16 x 36 5/8 in.); 1968-41-1

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