Hooked Rug, 1946-1954
THF372291 / Hooked Rug, 1946-1954
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Artifact Overview
Emeline Morrow Miner (1914-1997), a self-taught fiber artist originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, made this hooked rug. 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
1946-1954
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.121.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lynn Miner.
Material
Cloth
Color
Black (Color)
Red
Light blue
Green
Dimensions
Height: 36 in
Width: 57 in
Inscriptions
on underside on binding:
[?] HOOKED RUG PATTERN SIZE 40 X 60 - FINISHED 36 X 60 HEM HERE HEM HERE
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