Carpet possibly made for Harewood House

After a design by Robert Adam British, Scottish
Probably made at Axminster carpet manufactory British
Workshop director Thomas Whitty British
Woven 1791, after a design ca. 1770
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Carpet possibly made for Harewood House
  • Artist: After a design by Robert Adam (British, Kirkcaldy, Scotland 1728–1792 London)
  • Maker: Probably made at Axminster carpet manufactory (British, 1755–1835)
  • Workshop director: Thomas Whitty
  • Date: Woven 1791, after a design ca. 1770
  • Culture: British, Axminster
  • Medium: Wool, knotted
  • Dimensions: confirmed: 15 ft. 7 in. × 16 ft. 9 in. (475 × 510.5 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Rugs
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1970
  • Object Number: 1970.141
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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