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Collection of Hooked Rugs: Second Sale Under the Management of Mr. Bernard Glick, New York City, to Be Sold by His Order Wednesday Afternoon, May Seventh at Two-Thirty O'clock (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780266971375: Collection of Hooked Rugs: Second Sale Under the Management of Mr. Bernard Glick, New York City, to Be Sold by His Order Wednesday Afternoon, May Seventh at Two-Thirty O'clock (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Rare collection of hooked rugs and mats from a timed sale

A detailed auction catalog presents a large assortment of hooked rugs, woolen rugs, and runners. The listings cover many styles, colors, and sizes, offering a window into early American and Nova Scotia decorative work. This edition documents items sold by order of a New York gallery, with items described in terms of design, color, and size for bidders and collectors alike.

  • A variety of hooked items, including mats, rugs, and carpets in tan, black, blue, green, and ivory bases
  • Descriptions emphasize borders, centers, and decorative motifs like flowers, leaves, baskets, and cartouches
  • Sizes range from small mats to large carpets, with many entries noting exact feet and inches
  • A sense of the sale’s pace and organization, including session timing and catalog availability
Ideal for readers who enjoy antique textiles, rug collecting, or auction catalogs, and for anyone researching color and pattern variety in traditional hooked work.

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