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Style: American Empire
19th Century American Ingrain Carpet ( 7'7" x 9'6" - 230 x 290 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American Ingrain Carpet ( 7'7" x 9'6" - 230 x 290 )
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1870s American Antique American Empire North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s American Vintage Hook Oval Shape Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful American hook rug, with a decorative floral design, entirely American needlework made with wool velvet on cotton foundations.
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Mid-20th Century North American American Empire North and South American Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
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