20th century. 1) Woven in a needlepoint design of overall delicate vinery comprised of parallel rows of scrolled fern leaves all within a conforming foliate border. The whole in soft earth tones. The rug is designed in panels assembled into six rows, each with four panels to form the whole. Signed “A.L. 1944”, probably Alida Livingston. 2) A smaller version of the first with the same patterns, design and coloration. The rug is designed in panels assembled into three rows, each with three panels to from the whole. Signed in the corner “A.L. 1940”, probably Alida Livingston. 3) Rectangular floral hooked rug with rounded corners woven with a large central flower head on a beige ground within a narrow border of leaf tips all within the coffee brown main border of interwoven scrolling fronds in pale blues and greens, each side centered by a conforming pink and red flower head. Sewn into the rug is a hand written label: “Hooked by Hilda A. Loftus, Wollaston Massachusetts 1987-1988″. SIZE: 1) 7′ 10″ x 3′ 9″. 2) 6′ 5″ x 7′ 3″ 3) 8′ 7″ x 11′ 6”. PROVENANCE: Original contents from the estate of Louise Alida Livingston, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Removed from the family home, Greenport L. I., N.Y. CONDITION: 1) With overall slight wear, several panels need to be re-joined along seams. 2) Lightly soiled, with light staining, otherwise good. 3) Good overall with minor, even wear and with small areas of spot staining. 51941-31 (500-1,000)