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Michelle Offline
#1 Posted : Saturday, November 7, 2009 4:12:24 PM(UTC)
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I inherited this rug recently. It is approximately 9'x12', feels like wool, and is at least 40 or 50 years old. I would like to sell it, but don't have any idea of its value. What type of rug is this? How does one describe it?

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Grandma'sRug all.jpg
Grandma'sRug pile.jpg
Grandma'sRug corner.jpg
Grandma'sRug worn spot.jpg
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#2 Posted : Saturday, November 7, 2009 4:35:55 PM(UTC)
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My guess is that it is from China. The reverse probably has a cloth backing and that is likely to have some yellow "stains" showing thru.
That would make it hand hooked. Okay, could well be wool but overall, it has little or no value.

Hooked rugs such as these were Very common but the latex used (part of the manufacturing process) was, esepcially back then, poor quality - hence the yellowing (or even a fine powder coming thru the cloth backing).
And the worn/damaged area shown is pretty much not repairable.
Sorry for bad news.
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