Rug
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Rug

TitleRug
ArtistUnited States
Date1775-1825 18th century
MediumWool, plain weave embroidered with wool yarn in outline, running, satin and stem stitches forming uncut pile
Classificationtextile
OriginUnited States United States
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineSundry Account Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Rug” is a work by United States, dated 1775-1825. It is executed in wool, plain weave embroidered with wool yarn in outline, running, satin and stem stitches forming uncut pile and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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