hooked rugs

Folk Art Underfoot: American Hooked Rugs
Folk Art

Exhibit of important early American hooked rugs opens

Small geometric paint-decorated blanket chest, 22 1/2 x 32 x 17 in., possibly New York or Pennsylvania, early 19th century. Applied moldings and short turned tapering legs, decorated in yellow, green, red, and black, the designs incorporating quarter-round, heart, and pinwheel elements. Courtesy of Skinner, Inc.
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Americana auction offers opportunities for rare acquisitions

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U.S. Navy Mark V mixed gas diving helmet
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Diving Danger for Sale

Rare 'Widow Maker' diving helmet that helped daring divers survive rescue missions in incredible ocean depths comes to auction at Nation's Attic.