OUTSTANDING PATRIOTIC GEORGE WASHINGTON HOOKED RUG BY JANE MCGOWN.

The rectangular rug having a 6″ border of scrolling flowers outlined with dark green borders. At the center bottom it is signed “J.M.M. 1976” below which is “1732-1799″ (Washington’s dates). The rectangular center having a 20” h Washington in full military regalia tipping his tri-corner hat and sitting atop his grey charger “Blueskin”. Other vignettes include a 13-star American flag, an eagle sitting on a British crown, Mt. Vernon, his famous telescope which now resides in the Mt. Vernon collection at the Smithsonian, a cherry tree and appropriately George Washington’s signature. Jane McGown is chairman of the board of the National Guild of Pearl K. McGown Rug Hookrafters. Her mother, who designed the rug was Pearl K. McGown (1891-1970) and had her design business in Sterling, Mass. referred to as “The Bee Hive”. SIZE: 35″ x 50″. CONDITION: Very good. 51344-16 (600-800) – Lot 2343

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2343	$968.00	OUTSTANDING PATRIOTIC GEORGE WASHINGTON HOOKED RUG BY JANE MCGOWN. The rectangular rug having a 6″ border of scrolling flowers outlined with dark green borders. At the center bottom it is signed “J.M.M. 1976” below which is “1732-1799″ (Washington’s dates). The rectangular center having a 20” h Washington in full military regalia tipping his tri-corner hat and sitting atop his grey charger “Blueskin”. Other vignettes include a 13-star American flag, an eagle sitting on a British crown, Mt. Vernon, his famous telescope which now resides in the Mt. Vernon collection at the Smithsonian, a cherry tree and appropriately George Washington’s signature. Jane McGown is chairman of the board of the National Guild of Pearl K. McGown Rug Hookrafters. Her mother, who designed the rug was Pearl K. McGown (1891-1970) and had her design business in Sterling, Mass. referred to as “The Bee Hive”. SIZE: 35″ x 50″. CONDITION: Very good. 51344-16 (600-800) – Lot 2343 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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OUTSTANDING PATRIOTIC GEORGE WASHINGTON HOOKED RUG BY JANE MCGOWN.