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Islamic Prayer Rugs

February 27 – April 07, 1973

 
 
Sun, Feb 25, 197312:00 am

Preview Reception


Location: The Renaissance Society
Admission: free
 
Sun, Mar 11, 19733:00 pm

Lecture

Some Thoughts on the Care and Construction of Oriental Rugs
Christa Mayer-Thurman

Location: Classic Building, Room 10, University of Chicago
Admission: free
 
Mayer-Thurman is the Curator of Textiles at the Art Institute at Chicago. This lecture will be illustrated by slides and will cover the various techniques for making rugs, their structure, and methods for their care and preservation. The exhibition will be open following the lecture.
 
   
   

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