To celebrate Independence Day thought it fitting to post many of the patriotic antique rugs I've saved. First is an antique rug which has been on my list to hook for years. These words I think and post often "God Bless America" And this weekend we all wish it a happy birthday.
Other than the American flag, nothing expresses the beauty, strength and freedom more than the Eagle. This 13 star Eagle rug dated 1800's (36 x 69).
Given a date of 1800 is another Eagle with 13 stars.
An 11 star old wavy flag measuring 21 x 35.
This is yet another gorgeous hooked eagle rug and thought I had it dated but couldn't find the right photo ~ I've so many flash drives with old rugs.
Patriotic Chickens, tho the 6 point stars and chickens have been given more space than the American flag.
Another antique 11 star flag in geometric style.
A triptych patriotic hooked rug with dimensions of 30 x 88. I have hooked two individual sections of this and my son wants me to do the heart with two crossed flags next.
Stars and stripes dated 1900. Notice Uncle Sam at the bottom.
This Eagle on flag might still be for sale as I found it two days ago on an auction site.
An Eagle holding a Union Shield 28 x 40.
A Centennial rug hooked late 19th century measuring 24 x 37.
Next year, July 4, 2026, the celebratory event could be called a Semiquincentennial, Bisequencentennial or Sestercentennial. Or we could just call it "The Big 250".
Hope you have an enjoyable and safe July 4th celebration. The humidity is supposed to be at comfortable levels this weekend, so I hear.
God Bless America!!!
Saundra
Storms have blown through here and the temps took a big drop and the air is dryer.
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Cathy
Wow,,,
ReplyDeleteAll beauty's for July 4th,,,,
Have a great day,,,
Elaine
No favorites in this group. They are ALL terrific! The patriotic chickens sure did make me smile.
ReplyDeleteThis has to be my favorite rug show ever.
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Happy 4th of July
Lauren
Rugs and Pugs
What an amazing rug show !!!! Happy 4th of July !!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the patriotic rug show. My fav is the hit and mis with the stars and flag. Janice
ReplyDeleteWow...some incredible beauties here. I'm truly surprised you haven't hooked each and every one LOL. That last one, though, looks far more "modern" than late 19th century. It was hot and sticky in our neck of the woods today...despite the wicked storm and torrential rain again last night. Tomorrow is supposed to be worse...then more storms and a bit cooler. I escaped to the lake....Fireworks are non-stop and it's only the 3rd... yikes.
ReplyDeleteWow! Happy 4th of July!
ReplyDeleteWow! Happy 4th of July!
ReplyDeleteLovely rugs - I especially like the eagle with the stars on blue border, and the 2nd one with the all cream background. It's rather funny - IIRC, the hoopla over bicentennial started at least 2-3 years prior, this time it's almost like "oh crap! it's next year?!" over the Big 250 (nope, not even going to try to type those other words!)
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ReplyDeleteThank you, whoever this anonymous is, as I could not reply personally since I don't know who you are.
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