A Navajo Germantown Weaving...

Description

A Navajo Germantown Weaving
c. 1890

commercial Germantown wool yarn, aniline dyes

Dimensions: 75 x 47 inches overall

More Information: In overall fair to good condition. One small hole on the perimeter, approximately 1/2 x 1/2 inch, another smaller along one end. Fading to the green yarns, more on one side than the other. Minor bleeding at the ends. Two bleach stains towards the center, approximately 2 x 1/2 and 1 x 1/2 inches; multiple smaller, darker stains throughout. Three patches of horizontal restoration throughout the middle, the largest approximately 9 x 1 1/2 inches; two additional smaller instances throughout. Stabilizing stitches applied in a few spots. Selvedge missing, corners with minor loss. Fringe probably added. Black velcro strip threaded to one end.


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