ART Under FOOT

Am borrowing some words from the Kopp's, think it is time for me to show some old rugs.  First is this reclining dog which measures 33 x 55.

Found the Boy Scout Camp on an auction site, property of Susan Parrish, and measures 20 x 36.  No date was provided.

Well of course I have to show at least one horse rug when doing an antique rug show.  The Black Stallion motif measures 26 x 34 and was hooked on burlap.  Take note to NEVER fold rugs and store them, see the crease in the rug which will also break the fibers of an old brittle foundation.  Hooked rugs should be rolled up with the loops on the outside.

Here is a view of part of the back.

An Amish hit and miss rug measuring 48 x 78 is the collection of Jim and Nancy Glazer.

Here is a view of the back showing repairs.  Can't even tell from looking at the front that it had been repaired.

Two horse profiles hooked early 20th century measures 25 x 40.

Hen and Chicks hooked rug is the antique from which Barb Carroll did a design she calls "Purple Peeps".  Was hooked early 20th century.

And yup, another horse.  This one reminds me of cave art and was hooked between 1800-1899.  It measures 28 x 47.

Another view at an angle so you can see the entire rug.

A neutral colored early dog from Rockland, MA measures 19x40.

What is this animal below?  I know it is a hit and miss border but don't recognize the critter at all.

After doing this blog post I learned what that critter is in the above photo.  It is a Tapir.  You can find out about it HERE.

Guess it's time to go for the walk and pick up my mail then sit and hook.  Haven't pulled a loop yet today because I had the 'north 40' to cut.  Yeah, 'tis that time of year again.

Saundra

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Antique Rugs

Yeah, it's that time again.  Not a whole lot more accomplished on Be Goode so will give you some rug pictures to entertain you.  The first two rugs should give Kelley a treat, particularly the second one, I like that myself.

The border blocks are certainly adding color to the otherwise black and white rug.

A duck rug with a splash of color.  Sure do like that blotchy 'use what I've got' background.

I've never had the inclination to hook a schooner yet you see them on auction sites often.

I would, however, Like to hook the antique Moby Dick rug.

This is the same rug as above but different lighting.

The horse design below is probably an E.S. Frost Design.

OMG would you look at this yarn sewn rug below?  Totally awesome and cannot fathom the work and hours involved in the process.

A soft Hen and Chicks hooked piece which I think is brilliantly done to show a landscape using very little color but neutral values.  

Okay kids, time for me to eat and get hooking more on my rug.  I need the distraction from the thought of the pending hurricane as well as my cataract surgery on Monday.  But, will the hurricane be here Monday and delay surgery and extend the angst?

Today was a wonderfully mild and cool fall day.  Ben and I enjoyed our walks immensely.  

Have a great evening. 

Saundra