Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Let's Have a Rug Show!

Thought I'd start off with something for Kelley.  A cat rug with stars and scallop border.  Said to be from late 19th century hooked using wool and cotton.  At a later date I learned this is not an antique but a design by Kathy Morton.
Not wanting to show favoritism, here is a dog hooked in the 19th century.  Measuring 28 x 39 it comes from Sturbridge MA.
Colonial houses with well in foreground.
Colorful birds from Ephrata, PA measures 27 x 44 and said to have been hooked between 1850 - 1900.
A hooked dog rug with a faux 'hooked' braided inside border.  Thout that was very interesting and very well done.  Tap on the photo to get a better view.
Berries in corners and center with hit and miss background 19th century.
Of course I have to show some horses after showing a cat, dogs, birds, etc.  Late 19th century 23 x 40 from Pennsylvania.
Found this on Pinterest and can't believe it is in such wonderful shape.  Must have been museum stored for centuries.  It is a 12th century Girona tapestry  depicting the month of April.  Would make a nice hooked rug and conversation piece.
All that is missing is a truly primitive and naive hooked pot of flowers with small houses.  
Good evening to you all.

Saundra

7 comments:

  1. the dog/horse rug is funny the head of that dog looks like a horse.
    I love the house with the well it looks like the rope for the well bucket is not hooked to anything but oh I am with you a faux braiding love that!
    Cathy

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  2. I love old rugs! Beautiful specimens. Janice

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  3. Wonderful rugs, you always find the best. I do like the last one, have never seen that one or the plow one.

    Debbie

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  4. Love them!
    The cat,,, the horse,,, and the house ,,, my favs!
    So awesome to see the old mats,,,,
    Like the flowers with the houses too,,,
    Thanks for sharing,,,

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  5. So many cool rugs that I cannot choose a favorite!

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  6. Beautiful rugs !!!Love the last one !!

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  7. I do love that hit or miss! Thanks for sharing.

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