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schaferin83

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Antique Linoleum Rug
« on: March 23, 2015, 09:04:14 pm »
Anybody know much about them and what the resale value is in them?  Found a unique gem under the carpet of  our 1870s farm house.  It's old enough that it was under a cattle hair underlayment (which I I believe was used around 1920s?) Thanks!!!
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Re: Antique Linoleum Rug
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2015, 09:14:56 pm »
Wonder if it is linoleum or congoleum?

Here's an article to help enlighten...
http://www.oldhouseonline.com/history-of-linoleum-rugs/
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Re: Antique Linoleum Rug
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2015, 08:55:55 am »
Quote from: KC on March 23, 2015, 09:14:56 pm
Wonder if it is linoleum or congoleum?

Here's an article to help enlighten...
http://www.oldhouseonline.com/history-of-linoleum-rugs/

Thanks, that's really one of the only pieces of info I could find on the history of these rugs.  It looks hand stenciler which I find impossible, but also interesting.   I assume the orinting process was just not as precise and that's why inhas this look.  It reminds me of an old oil painting.
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