Karastan Colonial Williamsburg Carters Grove Rug

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Available for sale is a grand old rug. It was made by the Karastan Rug Company of North Carolina. In the 1920’s, Marshall Field & Company created an exciting and innovative product – machine-made oriental design rugs of high quality at realistic prices. These elegant new rugs, almost impossible to distinguish from imported originals, were introduced by Wanamaker’s New York department store in 1928, and the Karastan brand was born. Karastan rugs are known for their top quality and durability. This lovely Karastan rug was produce for the Colonial Williamsburg collection. It is called the CARTER’S GROVE RUG. It is style number 556 Ivory and is 8’ 3” by 11’ 7”. This rug was also available in a Blue color way 554. The Carter’s Grove mansion in tidewater Virginia was built by Carter Burwell in 1755. It was home to one of the wealthiest and most influential families in Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Archibald McCrea purchased the mansion in the 1920’s and transformed it into a Colonial Revival showpiece with the help of Duncan Lee. This adaptation carpet is based on the original, which adorned the entrance hall at Carter’s Grove when the McCrea’s lived t Colonial Williamsburg de-accessioned Carter’s Grove about 3 years ago. The Carter’s Grove Rug is a Persian Herati latticework pattern features rosettes, blossoms, and curved serrated leaves read more

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