COLLECTION NAME:
The AMICA Library
Record
AMICA ID:
MIA_.91.143
AMICA Library Year:
2002
Object Type:
Textiles
Creator Name:
Maher, George Washington
Creator Nationality:
North American; American
Creator Role:
designer
Creator Dates/Places:
1864 - 1926
Gender:
M
Creator Name-CRT:
George Washington Maher
Title:
Carpet runner
View:
Front
Creation Date:
about 1912
Creation Start Date:
1910
Creation End Date:
1914
Materials and Techniques:
wool
Classification Term:
Rugs
Dimensions:
L 33 ft. 3/4 in., W 46 1/2 in.
Component Measured:
overall
Measurement Unit:
in
AMICA Contributor:
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Owner Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
ID Number:
91.143
Credit Line:
The William Hood Dunwoody Fund
Context:
Maher designed several rugs for Rockledge, all woven in geometric patterns to complement the architecture. Placed throughout the house, they helped unify the interior. This runner has the same geometric border and color palette as the other rugs but lacks their central geometric jacquard pattern.
Related Image Identifier Link:
MIA_.25306c.tif
