Hooked Rug of Two Dogs
New England, circa 1880
Wool fabrics hooked on burlap.
30 x 55 inches
This charming hooked rug features two stylized dogs positioned at either end, framing an abstract floral cluster at the centre. The composition balances symmetry with playful character, while the bold forms and colour choices reflect the inventive spirit of late nineteenth-century New England textile folk art.