Colorful Old Hooked Round Mat 1911 postcard moving the eye all the

moving the eye all the way around

I found in it Massachusetts and it wouldn't surprise me to learn the house and site depicted was in Gloucester or Rockport on Cape Ann

I believe most likely German Erzgebirge

Plus two men framing it

but they're also happy just to stay at home

Colorful Old Hooked Round Mat 1911 postcard moving the eye all theThe puzzle piece like all over composition of patches of color on this old hooked mat just make me happy, each one responsive to the shape of the others around it, making it look a bit like a well used painters palette. I might hang this one directly on the wall like a painting, pretty satisfying though if ever there were a cheery table mat for a teapot, this might be it! 14" in diameter. Early 20th century I believe. Overall good condition, with no