Vintage George Washington Masonic Memorial Royal Persian Rug Postcard
$4.25
This vintage postcard features the exquisite Royal Persian Meshed Rug displayed at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia. The rug, a magnificent piece presented on February 22, 1948 ... Read More
This vintage postcard features the exquisite Royal Persian Meshed Rug displayed at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia. The rug, a magnificent piece presented on February 22, 1948, by Bro. Sarkis H. Nahigian of Chicago, was handwoven in Meshed, Persia for the Royal Family. It is renowned as the largest one-piece Persian rug in the world, measuring 30 by 50 feet and weighing 600 pounds. The intricate design is achieved through 300 hand-tied knots per square inch, totaling an astonishing 64,800,000 knots.Printed by Capsco Wholesalers, Inc., Washington D.C., this postcard captures the grandeur and historical significance of the memorial's interior with remarkable clarity. The card's standard size and clean, clear blue text on the reverse provide fascinating historical context about this prized artifact. A must-have for collectors of architectural, historical, or textile memorabilia, this postcard celebrates a unique cultural treasure housed within an iconic American landmark.
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