Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Time for an Antique Rug Show

This topic seems to get the most attention with viewers who are either looking for another pattern to hook, a design to draw for profit or perhaps just enjoy the seeing the old rugs for entertainment.

This first one has large snowflake-looking flowers and hearts in the corners.  According to the auction site  it was hooked 1900 and measures 20 x 39.
An Equine profile hooked pre 1900; such a shame is it is such bad shape.  It measures 24 x 30 and this is the front.
A view of the back to see the true colors.  Of course the burlap hides some of the colors.
And to get a close-up of the hooked edge you can see a lot of knit was used.
The 
Eagle measures 29 x 53 and was hooked late 19th century.
The center has hearts (or are they apples), diamonds and central star.  The lovely design is said to be circa 1890 and measures 38 x 49.  Also in very good shape.
Here is the back side corner.
White 1900's Horse measures 22 x 34.
Usually all antique rugs make me happy.  But this one disturbed me when I looked at it and decided to post it anyway since there is a lesson here.  The w
hite dog rug measures 19 x 36.  At first glance it looks like a geometric border on the end.  But  with that more narrow back it looks as tho it is a dog in a box and it is barking to be released.
Don't want to end on a sour note so will post one more antique.  This one is an old Hutchinson design named I Want My Oats.
Happy hooking.

Saundra

7 comments:

  1. Enjoyed these rugs, but was mesmerized by that first one. I may have to draw it up and do it one day if allowed to. Janice

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  2. I always love seeing the old rugs thank you once again
    Cathy

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  3. Awwww....I think you just may be correct about the dog unfortunately. Once you see something that disturbs, you just can't "unsee" it. Poor puppy. 😿 My favorites are the first two... Wow, that horse must have been a stunner in its day. ~Robin~

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  4. Amazing mats, again,,,,the horse is great!

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  5. That horse head is wonderful!! Like you said, too bad about the condition.

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  6. You just always have a treasure trove of antique rugs!
    Thanks again for sharing.

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  7. Always love your rug shows !!!

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