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What is a penny rug used for?

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What is a penny rug used for?
Penny rugs are not actual rugs for the floor, but decorative coverings for beds, tables and dressers, and mantles. Sometimes they are used as wall hangings or pillows. Find a great variety of penny rugs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Vintage American Penny Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Penny carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century. American Penny rugs
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Vintage 1940s American American Classical North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Penny Rug, 1930 / 40s
Located in Istanbul, TR
an attractive example to American wool penny rugs.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century, Elongated Hexagonal Appliqué Penny Rug, Mounted for Hanging
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vibrant 19th century appliqué "Penny Rug" featuring felted wool appliqué on ivory cotton field
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Antique Late 19th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Felt, Cotton

American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
These were used as cover rather than rugs. Lots of wool pieces have been used to make this appliqué
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman North and South American ...

Materials

Wool

American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
These were used as cover rather than rugs. Lots of wool pieces have been used to make this appliqué
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman North and South American ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kashan Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
An excellent creation of Kashan rug that features a penny-worth impact from its every design. At
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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