Charles Francis Annesley Voysey (1857-1941), a 'Donnemara' Hand-Knotted Donegal Wool Carpet c. 1905The field woven with a repeating pattern of stylised tulips, flowers and foliage within a foliate border, in shades of green, blue, purple, grey, beige and touches of orange (historical repairs)396.5 cm x 311.5 cm Literature: Malcolm Haslam, Arts & Crafts Carpets, Rizzoli New York, 1991, pp. 91, 92-3, 122, 123 for illustrations of this pattern in different colour ways

The carpet has been reduced in size - the length of one side. There are some repaired splits and repaired/inserted sections in the borders on the reduced side and on another corner. There are some splits that need attention. There are a few small holes and some small repaired holes here and there which are more evident from the back. An occasional pulled thread. There is some fading towards one end and there are some scattered marks and stains. Fringes at either end have some missing threads. Some wear in keeping with age and use - there are a few small patches with some heavier wear.