Not too many great rugs to be found lately. Or at least not many which floats my boat. This one is still listed for sale and was promoted as "a stylized floral". But I see puppies more than the two blooms, measures 22.5 x 38..
Here is a view of the back and while no date was provided as to age, you can see the burlap is brittle and breaking.
Lots of eye stimulation in this stag rug. Circa 1900 and dimensions are 31 x 45.
Cat, butterflies, acorns, etc., dated 1888 (24.5 x 43.5).
I've had this rug of carriage horses since February 2025 and didn't show it as I was hoping to find a photo of the front. This is the back and the auction house said it was hooked 19th century (20.5 x 36). A floral circa 1890 with dimensions of 26 x 28.5.
Not sure whether this is a goose or swan. I know swans have a longer neck but could the length be hidden in the curvature at the back? Whatever it is, it's a waterfowl, lol. Think I've shown this previously but it is, or was up for auction again. Dated circa 1900 and measures 40 x 43.5, which is a sizeable rug. A floral and geometric with hit and miss border. It measures 18 x 36, circa 1920. Another rug with a hit and miss border is this pot of flowers, circa 1900 (21 x 49.5).
It's raining leaves outside and will be in the 30's tonight. Weatherman says it will warm up for the weekend so don't plan to turn on the heat just yet. Wonder if I can make it until November to turn it on?
Guess I'll go pick up some pinecones and limbs from the heavy winds before I can enjoy happily hooking.
Saundra
Oh gosh, oh geez, I pretty much like all of them. Wonderful rug show. I also agree those are puppies. Janice
ReplyDeleteI like the farmhouse one. So whimsical. The trees, the water pump and of course the gal in the corner. Funny & cute.
ReplyDeleteLots of nice old rugs ! Fun to see Saundra !
ReplyDeletePart of our yard is covered with pine needles ....strong winds here all day yesterday too ...branches everywhere too .
Awww I love the house rug. We had high winds yesterday and today was beautiful but we are still rain so badly.
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Hmmm....guess I'd have to say the last one is my favorite? "Busy," yes, but the symmetry gets me every time. We had some strong gusts of wind today....and it was overcast, but unseasonably mild. A perfect Halloween season day/evening in my book. Argh on the heat... I can't remember the first time I've had it on...and it's been on steadily since - well, except for today and it will be turned back on tonight.
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