After a long dry spell of finding rugs I hit the mother lode of antique rugs on an auction site today. Most came from the same person's collection, and not all are being posted at this time.
The first one is a yarn sewn footstool cover, circa 1840 and measures 8.5 x 14. Always enjoy seeing the thick ripple effect of the yarn sewn rugs.
A bird and berries rug hooked late 19th century. Dimensions are 31 x 35.5.
Circles wool on burlap dated 1898 from Mildmay, Ontario. Size is 26 x 36.5 and I wondered if those circles could be configured to be hearts? Would mean enlarging the design and perhaps eliminating the date, but it's an idea that crossed my mind.
I thought this "spring chicken" rug was a hoot. Auction house said it was circa 1910 but it sure is in very good shape for that date. Measures 39.5 x 48.
There were several horse rugs in this mother lode but I'll give you a break and only show you one. Horses & horseshoes with hit and miss background. Circa 1900 size is 36 x 42. I've sent this to Evelyn to inquire if she thinks it's a Magdalena. Here's a photo of the back of the horse rug.
There was one rug which had a story and was a little sad. This is a WWI memorial to a loved one designed and hooked by Mrs. Sinnot circa 1918. The story goes that Mrs. Sinnot sold the rug for groceries in 1930.This is the label stitched to the back, Milleville, New Brunswick. Hooking is going quite slowly on my stag rug but plan to do a little hooking this evening, along with binding the sheep. Have a great evening.
Saundra
Ugh! Second attempt to comment 🥴 At first I thought maybe the 3 rings was in reference to the Odd Fellow which had the symbol of the 3 rings. But the black "handles" on the ends is interesting. Intriguing ~ will be curious if you learn more.
ReplyDeleteThat last rug is a heart breaker ugg to have to sell something for food that is so special to you.
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The interesting thing about that last rug with the sad story, Millville New Brunswick is only 44 minutes from the city of Fredericton where I live. I checked the name Sinnot and the was usually spelled with two Ts, Sinnott.
ReplyDeleteThe horse one reminds me of a Magdalena or someone imitated the style.
Thanks for the rug show, Saundra.
Stay warm and cosy.
Hugs, Julia
Thanks for rug show!!!sweet chicken mat!!
ReplyDeletePoor Mrs. Sinnot. Times were tough...and people think they have it rough nowadays. They have no idea!!!
ReplyDeleteNeat rugs, the bird and berries is a favorite. I'd change the colors though.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy your rug shows ....Mrs Sinnot 's story is really sad , hope she got a fair price .
ReplyDeleteI can visualize you doing a happy dance over discovering the new old rugs. I agree with GT about those now who think life is so difficult...they don't know what difficult can be. Part of me wonders if Mrs. Sinnott's rug ever found its way back to her and who was the keeper of her story. ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteThat first one is amazing! So sad about Mrs. Sinnott. We have many folks lately that are selling their antiques because they need the money. Our economy sucks right now. Janice
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