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Providence's $70K Rug Misprints State Seal, Correction Planned

2/14/2026

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Officials in Providence say a $70,000 rug installed on February 2 bears the incorrect state seal, attributed to human error.
The rug displays the phrase 'and Providence Plantations,' removed from Rhode Island's name in 2020.
Karen Greco of Rhode Island Department of Administration confirmed the mistake and said it will be corrected.
The rug was purchased from Stark Carpet Corp. of Boston, which has not commented.

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Officials in Providence say a $70,000 rug installed on February 2 bears the incorrect state seal, attributed to human error.
The rug displays the phrase 'and Providence Plantations,' removed from Rhode Island's name in 2020.
Karen Greco of Rhode Island Department of Administration confirmed the mistake and said it will be corrected.
The rug was purchased from Stark Carpet Corp. of Boston, which has not commented.