An Interesting Inquiry (edited)

Just as I was about to embark on my Primitive Monochromatic Floral I received an interesting inquiry on an antique rug I'd posted in 2019.  You can see the whole post HERE.  The inquiry was about about a rug entitled "The Last Dog Train to Leave Lower Fort Garry 1909".

An Alaskan author (Helen Hegener) is researching the Canadian fur trade for a book on the history of sled dogs.  In her research she happened upon my blog which included this antique rug.  Helen asked permission to use the photo in her book.

Since I didn't take the photo nor did I hook the rug couldn't give her permission.  As I find antique rugs thru on-line auction sites, ebay, etc, I was unable to help her.  If anyone knows the source of this rug or any information you could email me or contact her thru this link below:

https://alaskanhistory.substack.com/p/the-history-of-sled-dogs-in-north?s=r

I'm still pulling loops on the primitive monochromatic rug and enjoying seeing the contrast between the lovely background color and the black,  white and grey.  Happy  hooking.

(the EDIT).... fast forward a few hours after doing this post and I received this email from Helen:  

Hello again Saundra, 

I smiled at reading your post this morning, and it inspired this one, written over my first cup of coffee:  https://alaskanhistory.substack.com/p/the-last-dog-train-to-leave

This post goes to all of my email subscribers, and will be posted in the Mushing History group on Facebook, and probably shared a few other places. 

This is fun! Thanks for keeping the ball rolling!

Kind regards,

Helen

So what starts out as an interesting inquiry can and does develop into and unexpected but welcomed friendship.  Thanks for reaching out Helen.

Saundra

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