Pictorial Rug, "In My Father's House Are Many Mansions," 1890

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pictorial rug

Date Made

1890

Subject Date

23 February 1890

Creator Notes

Made by Eleanor Blackstone and designed by her daughter Blanche Blackstone (later Grieves) of Lacon, Illinois.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

71.3.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Paul J. Grieves, Sr.

Material

Cotton (Textile)
Wool (Textile)
Burlap
Silk (Textile)
Human hair

Technique

Handmade

Dimensions

Width: 112 in
Length: 93 in

Inscriptions

left side: In My Father's house are many mansions/Feb.23,1890. Right hand side:They that seek me early, shall find me.
Pictorial Rug, "In My Father's House Are Many Mansions," 1890