Trading Post Rug, circa 1940 tempera on canvas board original vintage mid 20th century

original vintage mid 20th century painting by artist Mildred Welsh Hammond

Numbered 1/1t and initialed on reverse

Acrylic and canvas collage

Semi abstract still life composition featuring two tobacco pipes and an ashtray

Trading Post Rug, circa 1940 tempera on canvas board original vintage mid 20th centuryVintage circa 1940s Navajo rug, handwoven from native hand spun wool in natural fleece colors of brown black, ivory and aniline dyed red. Hooked geometric elements are bordered by a tumbling block design. This textile is well suited for use on the floor as an area rug, as a wall hanging tapestry either horizontally or vertically or a furniture covering.