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American Folk Art Hooked Rug of a Circus Train, Early to Mid 20th Century
Item Details
| Item Type | Hooked Rug, Wall Hanging |
| Maker | Unknown |
| Technique | Hooked |
| Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
| Materials | Wool, Burlap Canvas, Cotton |
| Inscriptions and/or Labels | Stitched initials “LH” to lower right, and the letters “G D R” hooked into smoke of train |
| Period | Vintage, Early to Mid-20th Century |
| Additional Information | Folk art style rug hooked on a patterned burlap canvas ground with cotton lining, displayed for wall hanging on a fabric-lined stretcher. |
- Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.
Condition
- slight fade and discoloration to wool colors; some loss of wool loops throughout textile indicative of insect damage and age wear; scattered loose threads throughout, with most significant damage to ground in center smoke cloud, with adhesive present along edges of damaged area to stop further fray; some uneven and rippled edges to rug from mounted tension; slight accretion to surface.
Dimensions
52.5" W x 29.25" H x 1.25" D
Item #
ITMG425215
