Grenfell Hooked Rug

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Grenfell Hooked Rug, Grenfell Labrador Industries, Newfoundland and Labrador, early 20th century, depicting the island of Newfoundland and partial coastline of Labrador, with various motifs including the North Wind blowing, scattered houses, spouting whale, ships, worked in shades of brown, green, blue, black, white, and yellow, woven maker's tag on reverse, 31 1/2 x 41 1/2 in. Note: See Turbayne, Jessie A., HOOKED RUGS, p. 106 for a similar rug.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

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