"Bicentennial Eagle" Hooked Rug, 1976
THF372295 / "Bicentennial Eagle" Hooked Rug, 1976
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Artifact Overview
Emeline Morrow Miner (1914-1997) made this hooked rug in honor of the United States Bicentennial in 1976. Miner was a self-taught artist originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa; she created all of her patterns and even made her materials by thrifting and repurposing old clothes. In addition to rug hooking, Miner also did macrame, quilting, leatherwork, and watercolor.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Hooked rug
Date Made
1976
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in The Gallery by GM
Object ID
2024.121.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lynn Miner.
Material
Mohair
Cotton (Textile)
Color
Royal blue (Color)
Orange (Color)
Gray (Color)
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 37.5 in
Width: 51.5 in
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