Antique Persian Sultanabad Large Room Size Carpet

Wool on cotton foundation, the rust red field with allover stylized herati pattern, the wide tan border with repeating stylized palmette and foliate motifs, within multiple geometric and boteh borders; later fringes added.

11 ft. 10 in. x 19 ft. 8 in.

Estate of Mr. And Mrs. John R. Hildebrand, Salem, Virginia

Several repairs; fading; wear and loss to pile; odor; areas of exposed foundation.