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Maker(s):Carleton, A. S.
Culture:American
Title:carpet bag
Date Made:1860-1870
Type:Personal Equipment
Materials:textile: wool, cotton; base metal
Place Made:United States; Massachusetts; Clinton
Measurements:overall: 16 7/8 x 13 x 2 3/8 in.; 42.8625 x 33.02 x 6.0325 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2000.6.2
Credit Line:Hall and Kate Peterson Fund for Minor Antiques
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Square-shaped, top-opening carpet bag with handle and an uncut pile. Printed label on the flap reads "CARPET BAGS, /MANUFACTURED FROM/ Bigleow's Brussels Carpets, / BY/ A.S. CARLETON, / CLINTON, MASS." Floral and abstract pattern, the colors include three shades of green, plus red, purple, cream, tan, and brown. Metal closure on top flap can be locked by a small key, now missing. The opening is edged by wool braid. The bottom of the bag has an interfacing or stiffener of a metal rod or boning. Cleaned for exhibit 2/17/00.

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Cotton; Wool

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