Thanks to everyone for the compliments on my endeavor to hook Mother with a Fishbowl. Am sure it will be pulled out and worked on over the year since I've no plans for a camp at any location normally attended. Meanwhile I'll take a break and enjoy the beauty of old faded and soiled rugs my favorite 'go to' time.
First up is this Star motif center with triangle and diamond end borders measuring 33.5 x 70. On the auction site the rug sold for $140; heck, I couldn't hook it for that price... someone got lucky.
Recently found another Barbara E. Merry rug which I'd never seen before. A big dog hooked between 1900-1910. This is a good example of people using what they have on hand to hook rugs or make quilts with the drastic changes in value and color in the background.
A pair of Peacocks measures 15.5 x 35.5 and was hooked 19th century. Always enjoy when the auction house posts close up photos so I can see the various textiles used. If you tap the photo it should enlarge so you can see more detail. Said to be hooked 1900's is the house with hooked tongues framing the house. Notice the almost camouflaged flower chain hooked along the sides. Dimensions of the rug is 23 x 27. I've had this Whimsical Whale rug for over a year and finally decided to post it. Said to be hooked early 20th century and measures 18 x 22.5.
Here's a very primitive rug with a Cat and its Toys. Dimensions are 22 x 47 and hooked early 20th century.Close ups of the cat and toys.
Lastly is a soiled and tattered floral with hit and miss corners. Hope you enjoyed the show. Next post I might have a little something new going on to show you.
Saundra
