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Artifact

Embroidered Throw Rug

Description

  • A red, hand-embroidered throw rug.  
  • It has a red material border, then three borders with a rectangular area in the middle.  
  • The middle section has six rows of figures, possilbly depicting a story.

Background Information

  • Purchased as a memento by Harry Smith in Persia (modern Iran). 

Map Location

Latitude: 31° 56' 11" N
Longitude: 49° 18' 14" E

Date

Prior to 1959

Dimensions

inches
Length:
93.0
Width:
56.0

Events, Places, People

  • Harry Smith
  • Iran

Originating Location

AsiaIran

Subject