Wool Rug, inv. no. 37-484

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European, dated 1585

wool pile, symmetric (Turkish) knot on a flax and silk foundation, 274 x 183cm

One of three rugs at Boughton woven en suite with a 'star Ushak' pattern. The arms are those of Montagu impaling Harrington (the marriage was before 1562)

PROVENANCE unknown, 2nd or 3rd Sir Edward Montagu; thence by descent