RUG
CulturePrince Edward Island
Dimensions1 x 62 x 100 cm (3/8 x 24 7/16 x 39 3/8 in.)
Object numberHF.2022.31.8
DescriptionA rectangular hooked rug with two waterlily-type red and green flowers opposite each other on the right and left ends. A thick black border is around the outer edge made of alternating rows of different black fabric. A thinner red border with a black inner edge is present inside the outer black border. At the center of the rug, between the two flowers is a grey oval. The exterior edge of the rug has a black velvet trim. The top right corner of the reverse features a rectangular white cotton label which reads “PEI Museum / Heritage Rug Registry / # 969” stitched in place with white thread.
Narrative
Minnie Mae MacIntyre was an avid rug hooker. She often repurposed old clothing into her original patterns. Minnie Mae also was known to always be carrying hard candies, which she kept in the pocket of her apron. Later in life, after several annual bouts of pneumonia, Minnie Mae's children were concerned for her well-being and decided to move her to an assisted-living centre. Minnie Mae was so upset that she completely stopped speaking for the rest of her life.
Prince Edward Island
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