30 x 48 Antique Hooked Rug - Maine Estate - Flowers with Scroll Border

Description

From a Maine estate auction, this is a primitive, hand hooked rug in very, very good condition. It's a nice size, too-- 4 feet long and 30 inches wide.
I can't say for certain what the fibers are. The foundation may be burlap and the design was executed mostly in wool, but other fibers may have been used, too. Whatever was used, this rug sure has stood up well to time and use.
Rug hooking began as a practical craft of the poor folk in the 19th-century when small scraps from textile factories were scavenged and made into floor coverings to warm and brighten the homes.
Maine had a good number of textile mills so there were lots of fabrics to choose from.
This has an edge binding of dark blue cotton twill, about 1.25" wide. It's attached with hand stitches.
One loose pulled stitch found. No obvious stains. No odors or pet hair. Some wear near the edges. as shown.