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Canvas Floorcloths
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In the 18th and 19th centuries
canvas sailcloth was used as a floor covering in many a seafarer's home. It was
often the only material available to cover drafty floor boards. Decorative
painting added color and charm and smaller mats were made from remnants.
The sailcloth artist was often inspired by traditional hooked rug patterns,
nautical scenes and memories of home. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Here is a sampling of Mary Lou's floorcloths. Click on them for a larger view.
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