Sale 1787
New York
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18 - 19 January 2007
Price realised
USD 3,840
Estimate
A COTTON AND WOOL HOOKED RUG Probably American, Late 19th or Early 20th Century in the polka dot pattern 33 in. high, 64½ in. wide
Provenance
Kelter-Malce, New York, NY
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