Colorful Old Hooked Round Mat 1911 postcard The sleeping dog

The sleeping dog

moving the eye all the way around

9 7/8" t x 7 3/4" w and in great antique condition

Plus two men framing it

These I do believe are just about the most spectacular whimsies I've seen

Colorful Old Hooked Round Mat 1911 postcard The sleeping dogThe puzzle piece like all over composition of patches of color on this old hooked mat just make me happy, each one responsive to the shape of the others around it, making it look a bit like a well used painters palette. I might hang this one directly on the wall like a painting, pretty satisfying though if ever there were a cheery table mat for a teapot, this might be it! 14" in diameter. Early 20th century I believe. Overall good condition, with no