Rug Hooking in Maine 1838-1940

This fresh and scholarly look at a century of rug hooking in Maine demonstrates the significant role non-woven rugs have played in American decorative arts. True Waldoboro rugs are explored in detail and the myth of "Arcadian" rugs is explained. Over 250 color photographs that highlight the extraordinary story of rugs throughout Maine and eastern Canada, including popular maritime designs by men of the seas.