American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Patriotic Shirred Rug, America, c. 1830, designed with three reserves, the first lettered "US," the middle with an urn of flowers decorated with a star, and the last with a spreadwing eagle atop a Union shield, 32 1/2 x 71 1/2, mounted to a linen-covered stretcher, overall 35 1/2 x 74 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
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Keywords
United StatesStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.