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description: Dates: 1880-1900 Size: 99 x 71 cm; 9 warps(comma) 38 wefts Description: Produced in the late 20th century(comma) the Germantown type of Navajo rug was made with machine spun and died wool from near Philadelphia that was brought into the area(comma) and often supplied to the weavers(comma) by trading post owners. These machine made materials introduced a more diverse number of bright colors that resulted in eye dazzling" creations. The smaller size of this example implies that it was likely used for a saddle blanket."