” I am so curious about the relationship between the artist and the writer—are they one and the same
I would guess it indeed dates to the mid to late 19th century
I'd never seen a rug beater like this before when I found it
with some wear to the black paint and a few tiny chips but looks and plays great
perhaps at the time of making--about a third of the way down on the right side: perfectly executed
Lovely Old Fine Wool Mexican Saltillo Runner embossed ” I am so curiousGorgeous, super rich color on this small handwoven Mexican Saltillo, c. 1920s or so I believe, wool warp on fine cotton weft, with knotted fringe on either end. This one is the right size to use as a table runner, or mat, or to cover cat scratches over the back of the couch! Really lovely. 39" x 19" not including fringe. Overall great, clean condition, with no stains whatsoever that I can see and fringe in perfect shape. There are a few small spots of