It has been a while since posting vintage rugs so thought I'd do just one more before the end of the year. First is a geometric with 4 horses which measures 28 x 41 and located in Pennsylvania.
This Floral with scrolls is dated between 1890-1920. No dimensions were provided but the auction house attributed it to the Amish Community using salvaged fabrics and yarn.
A Cat hooked early 20th century measures 28 x 50.
Definitely a primitive naïve 'make-do' hooked Brown Dog from Downingtown, PA. Documented as being hooked in the1900s measures 20 x 30.
An elaborate landscape measuring 33 x 80 from estate in Boise, Idaho. Said to be hooked 1880.
Below is a hooked terrier with a realistic looking brick border. The rug was hooked early 20th century and measures 20 x 35. Two Roosters with scrolls dated 1900 is from the collection of Virginia Ramsey, it measures 27.5 x 44.5. Recently I acquired photos of two more Barbara E. Merry rugs I hadn't posted on my blog before. This one was provided to me by Barbara's great grandson Ryan. Barbara married William Boulter (Ryan's great grandfather) and the house they lived in until until Mr. Boulter died. And within the last couple days I discovered another lovely hooked rug by Barbara E. Merry. Yesterday I sent a FB message to Ryan (the great grandson) and Phil (the grandson) with the photo and a link to where it is for sale. I wanted to give the family an opportunity to purchase an heirloom before posting it on my blog.
This is a close up of the center which makes her initials more noticeable. If you would like to purchase this rug you can find it HERE for a very reasonable price.
Today I'll pull a few loops on my Horse and Scrolls rug and maybe, just maybe there will also be small project going as well. Hope you have some happy hooking going on in your home too.
Saundra
