The last couple days I've been scouring books on my shelves, the internet, and saved rug photos for my next rug hooking fix. My heart hasn't skipped a beat at any of them. Eventually I'll just have to choose something even if it doesn't take my breath away. However, in my search I found a couple new old rugs to share.
This stag rug, circa 1890 measures 35 x 52.5. The image gives the illusion of a deer galloping across a front yard with the door of a home at its rear. Actually she probably just used what she had in block formation, but that's what it reminded me of.
The red horse was found on Live auctioneers but no information on date or dimensions was found.
A humongous pictural hooked early 20th century (41.5 x 106.5).
Below inscribed with the word MAMMA and dimensions of 17.5 x 37, circa 1910. I can see an image of a horse, heart and flower but not sure about the other motifs.
Is this is a lamb or dog? Was hooked circa 1940. Not crazy about that background but perhaps she used up bits and pieces of whatever she had.
A horse said to be hooked between 1900-1949 (22 x 38). A tad more patriotic decor done. I hung my homemade patriotic wreath on the front door and added a bird with flag print made a few years ago which was found during a recent purge attempt. And last, look at the price of this old cookie cutter! WOW! Antique anything is at a premium these days. Am glad I no longer go antiquing. Just days away from July 4th. Guess I'd better get back working on my Peace Flag and put the next fix on a backburner. Happy hooking.
Saundra
I think that cookie cutter is hand made.
ReplyDeleteYou are getting all decked out for the holiday. Nothing strikes me in this group right now.
Cathy
Great capture of movement in that first stag rug. I'm glad you're getting your "Americana" on. That cookie cutter is something else. Very unusual, hence the unusual price - but I agree with Carol...err...CATHY... that it is most likely handmade.
ReplyDeleteThat pictorial is ginormous!
ReplyDeleteFun cookie cutter, but NO WAY could/would I pay that for a cookie cutter. For me to spend that much cas$, it has to be something special…that I can’t live without 🤦♀️
Here in Michigan we could not sell that cookie cutter for that price. Must be out East or in Tennessee or Kentucky as we have dealers come to our store from other states including Texas to buy and sell way pricier. I so LOVE that red horse. You know me and horses and bunnies. Janice
ReplyDeleteI think you should hook the first picture of the Horse ! Love the background !
ReplyDeleteLove that cookie cutter too , but too much for me too .
A lovely show as always. Oh I bet your shelves are a treasure trove. Curious if you’ve ever done a picnic scene? I was thinking of summertime themes. I know folks seldom picnic anymore but bet it could make for a great rug.
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