Radiant, Feathery, Layers Upon Layers Antique Pieced "Pinecone" Mat schomberg ontario The marks stamped on the

The marks stamped on the bottom include "12-22"

but it does look like there is some writing on the flip side just barely showing though along the bottom

akin to stone lions or sphinx's but finely carved of wood--and most welcoming

One challenge about selling things online it is very hard to communicate how they feel in one's hand

more of a coast line

Radiant, Feathery, Layers Upon Layers Antique Pieced "Pinecone" Mat schomberg ontario The marks stamped on theI've finally figured out that "pinecone" is the term used to describe this sort of textile construction, with overlapping rings of inwardly pointing triangles. I keep wanting to describe it as toothy, and also feathery and I keep thinking "Venus dentata" too, especially with that bright red center!) I've come across just a couple of other mats of this sort over a number of years, and scooped them both up immediately, this one found in Maine. Glorious,