Join rug collector and dealer Jeff Good in a timeline tour of New England textile floor coverings, including hooked, sewn, braided and penny rugs from 1780-1920. Find out what encouraged both men and women to create these intriguing pieces of art, how the form changed from utilitarian to decorative purposes, and how regional influences affected their design. Jeff will bring many unique examples from his broad personal collection, to show you first-hand, the beauty of these American art forms.
Presentation by Jeff Good, an antiques dealer for more than 20 years, specializing in American hooked rugs.