Rug
DateUnknown
OriginAsia, Caucasus
MediumWool
Dimensions3' 4" x 5' 4"
Credit LineGift of Sealantic Fund
Object number1996.CG.488
DescriptionShirvan type Caucasus rug with 3 large and 16 small diamond-shaped medallions on blue field. Knotted fringe on ends.Construction History
Dates unknown: Initial constructionInscription(s)NoneMark(s)Label attached to rug once read as follows (Label is now unreadable): Printed: "use our rug fasterners." "THE ORIENTAL RUG WEAVING CO., Makers, Cleaners and Repairers of ORIENTAL RUGS, 1514 Chestnut Street, PHILA." "RUGS FOR SALE." "Over Pennock) Bros., Florists." Written in ink on label is: "Mrs. James McCrea #37 6/2/21". Printed below that is "Name of Rug" written beside is "Shirvan 5/4 x 3/4" Rhone Room.ProvenancePrior to 1921, The Oriental Rug Weaving Co. (Philadelphia, PA); 1921-dates unknown, Mrs. James (Ada Montgomery) McCrea; Dates unknown-present, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA)
ca. 1910
Unknown
1820-1840
18th or 19th century
18th century, possibly
18th c.
Unknown
18th century (possibly)
Possibly 18th century