In my previous blog post showing antique rugs, the last one was this beautiful Seabury Bed Rug. There was some question as to it being a legit hooked rug with the early date 1819 and availability of all the same colors during that time period.
A view of the Comstock rug from another source.
As to the availability of wool or other textiles, they would have been more accessible to affluent people of the time period. Whereas country folk less wealthy hooked rugs out of necessity for the floor. They wouldn't have the resources or access to such luxury and would have used rags. Hope I've redeemed myself ladies, lol.
Happy hooking. Going to be a gorgeous day today and guess I'd better get myself outside to cut the grass and mulch leaves for the last time this year.
Saundra
You certainly didn't need redeeming, but thanks for the comparison references. ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteYou are quite the plural of information. Interesting read on having a wedding chest rug from the 1700's. Ditto Robin's comment. No need to redeem yourself. We once saw a penny rug at the museum we like to frequent in a bedroom. It was amazing and if I had made that would not have wanted anyone walking on it. These bed rugs are just as amazing! Thanks for sharing. Janice
ReplyDeleteI, for one, hadn't a clue hooked rugs dated so early. Thanks for the education ;-)
ReplyDeleteDitto on no need to redeem yourself. Thanks for always giving us so much information. I bet those bed rugs must have kept them warm.
ReplyDeleteTake care, hugs.
Julia
Amazing big big mats,,,,wow
ReplyDeleteAt first glance at the title, I read "Bed Bugs." 😮😂 They are amazing! I can't even imagine the time and work and the weight of those rugs.
ReplyDeleteRedeem yourself??? I love the idea of a bed bug just not enough to try and hook one.
ReplyDeleteCathy