Edward Durant

The Esther Brazer Stevens Collection at the Museum of American Folk Art contains many authentic floorcloth patterns traced directly from the floors of historic homes around New England. Perhaps the most prolific house is the Edward Durant House in Newton, MA, c. 1734. The house contained many stenciled floors with some of the most beautiful Early American stencil designs found anywhere.

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Full image of this floorcloth based on a pattern found in the Edward Durant House in Newton, MA, c1734.

Edward Durant Floorcloth #1

Size:	7’ 4” x 9’ 5”
Background Color:	Goldfield
Motif Colors:	Brown madder Custom gold French blue Moss Pale gold
This lovely diamond pattern is well complemented by the floral border. The palette employs micaceous golds on top of a gold background. The effect is that the pattern can partially disappear depending on current lighting and your position relative to the floorcloth, such that the impression of the design changes as you walk across it. (Item # ED01. This pattern is priced at a rate of $55/SF.)

Design Variations

Edward Durant Floorcloth #2

Edward Durant Floorcloth #3

Edward Durant Floorcloth #4

All Ariel Grace Design floorcloths can be made in different sizes, configurations and palettes. Learn about how we make our floorcloths, how to care for them and how they are priced.