 | MARIE MILLER ANTIQUE GRENFELL RUGS 3687 SQUARE WEST LANE SARASOTA, FL. 34238 PHONE 802-236-7257 |
ABOUT GRENFELL MATS
Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell arrived in Labrador and Newfoundland from England. He found the native people to be suffering from poverty, hunger, and disease. He began a medical mission there and set up a cottage industry making hooked mats, rugs, and handicrafts. This helped alleviate the poor conditions. Silk stockings were sent to the mission from all over to be dyed and used in the making of these rugs. The mats are flawlessly hooked and are highly collectible. Every hole in the burlap was used with the hooking needle, creating the tiny stitches for which the rugs are famous. The Grenfell rugs are true Folk Art.
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GRENFELL DOG TEAM
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“Dog Team” hooked grenfell mat. Silk stockings, dyed, were hooked on a burlap base. A sled with an eskimo man is pulled by 3 husky dogs. Setting sun and mountains are in background. Excellent condition. Original label on back. Size is 31″ X 21″ . Sold. Stock #19111
GRENFELL SHIP $350.
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Framed Grenfell Ship mat, circa 1930. Actual mat measures 9″ X 7″, Framed mat measures 15″ X 13″ . Excellent clean condition. Label reads: Grenfell Labrador Industries, Handmade in Labrador and Newfoundland. Price $350. Stock #18873
GRENFELL LARGE POLAR BEAR $495.
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Large Polar bear on ice floe with mountains in background. White polar bear on dark blue water. Silk stockings, dyed, were hooked on a burlap base . Condition is very good with little fading if you compare front to back. A couple of lines where threads are missing. Good label, dating the mat to the 1930’s. Diameter of mat is 12 inches. Price $495. Stock #19069
SMALL GRENFELL POLAR BEAR $225.
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Grenfell Polar Bear mat. The material used was silk stockings, dyed and hooked on a fine burlap base. The mat is 6 inches in diameter and has been hemmed. Condition is very good with normal fading to the front and some thread pulls as shown in pictures. One tiny stain also shown. Label reads: Grenfell Labrador Industries Handmade in Newfoundland and Labrador. Made in the 1930’s
FLYING GOOSE $495.
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A goose flies over a pond with mountains in the background. Tall Marsh plants are growing along the shoreline. Wonderful variegation in the sky resembles colors at sundown. Mat is 12 1/2 inches in diameter. Silk stockings, dyed, were hooked on a burlap base .Condition is very good with little fading if you compare front to back. Small half inch area where threads were tacked down. Good label, dating the mat to the 1930’s. Price $495. Stock #19067
RETURN POLICY
If you are unhappy with a selection for any reason just ship the item back to us within three days of your having received it. E-mail us and let us know you are returning it. We will refund you the full purchase price less the shipping charges upon receipt of the item.
Contact Information
Phone 802-236-7257.
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