Late 19th/Very Early 20th Century Pennsylvania Folk Art Penny Rug replaced handle the super smooth surface

the super smooth surface

Originally from New York state

Goldstrom has been creating small scale ceramic sculpture and tiles in a similar manner for many decades (unbeknownst to me until now)

With a clear coat over the painting that gives it a sheen

Late 19th/Very Early 20th Century Pennsylvania Folk Art Penny Rug replaced handle the super smooth surfaceI spotted this one spread out under a table at a very good antique show in Pennsylvania and quickly pulled it right up and away with me. I like penny rugs as a thing, but rarely come across one I really love this one to my eye just right, with strong graphic appeal due to those blacks, but nice soft colors everywhere else, including the hand dyed cotton ground, which shows some fading bleeding, all to the good in my opinion. 51" x 24 3 4". Photos give