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Vintage American Rag Rug

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A vintage American rag rug from the mid-20th century.

Dimensions:

Width: 132 in (335.28 cm)Length: 247 in (627.38 cm)

Style:

American Colonial (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wool,Hand-Knotted

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1950

Condition:

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

Seller: 217431stDibs: U1103148823391

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