RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME

Jaime emailed me inquiring about this rug she purchased and wondered what the value would be.  I explained that sometimes antique rugs hooked on delicate/brittle burlap brings more money than wool hooked rugs on sturdy linen.

She said it had a date of 2003, which indicated it was not an antique.  I then tried to give her a monetary value based on time spent, amount of wool, and price I'd be lucky to get for an 18 x 36 hooked rug.

Tho it really wasn't any of my business, I asked how much she paid for it.  Would you believe she paid $2??  Yes, just two dollars.  Wow, what a lucky lady!  Couldn't believe no one had an inkling as to it's value.  Jaime did say she purchased it at the Humane Society Thrift Shop, so they are clueless as to the value of hooked rugs, particularly this well hooked and well kept beauty.  

She said it was purchased in central PA, Lebanon County.  She also wanted find out who hooked it and why it was donated to the thrift store.  So if anyone knows who hooked the rug and why it was disposed of she'd like for me to inform her.

The back is as nice as the front and even came equipped with hanging tabs.

While I'm quite lucky to own a 1909 Horse rug also, I had to hook mine.  And, it cost a lot more than $2 to make it, lol.  Congratulations Jaime, you found the bargain of the year.  Guess you'll be visiting that shop more often now.  Good luck with future great deals.

Saundra

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