Aubusson Carpet Manufactories
Carpet made for the 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos

Carpet made for the 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos

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Carpet made for the 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos
ArtistFrench, established 14th century
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Carpet made for the 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos
Date1839–45
PlaceAubusson, France
MediumWool, cotton
DimensionsOverall: 348 × 202 in. (883.9 × 513.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number84.438
Current Location
Rienzi
Ballroom
On view

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
ProvenanceCommissioned by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, c.1839; [Joe Sale, London, 1921]; Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., New York; [Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, 1960]; Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III, 1960; given to MFAH, 1984.

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