"Pierre the Cat" Hooked Rug, 1960-1965
THF801596 / "Pierre the Cat" Hooked Rug, 1960-1965
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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
1960-1965
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Based on a drawing by Lynn Miner. Made by Emeline Morrow Miner.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Gallery
Object ID
2024.121.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lynn Miner.
Material
Cloth
Color
Cream (Color)
Beige (Color)
Brown
Black (Color)
Red
Green
Light blue
Dimensions
Height: 22 in
Width: 37 in
Inscriptions
near lower right-hand corner:
LM
on binding on back:
"Pierre" Emeline Miner / 1970s
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