Bluenose Rug Hooking Machine

Description: A metal contraption attached to a wooden handle. Looks similar to a gun one might see in early Star Wars films. At the 'barrel' end of the contraption is a sharp point. If a tab is pulled forward in the middle of the item, this end is extended by a flat pointed end that is slid underneath the sharp…

Description: A metal contraption attached to a wooden handle. Looks similar to a gun one might see in early Star Wars films. At the 'barrel' end of the contraption is a sharp point. If a tab is pulled forward in the middle of the item, this end is extended by a flat pointed end that is slid underneath the sharp pointed end. On the handle end, the item is polished wood.

Narrative: Invented and patented in 1926, this Bluenose Rug Hooking Machine has a lot of information found on the website: http://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/cpm/catalog/cat2102e.shtml#1224156. An excerpt appears below: "Commercial activities of the Garrett business included the sale of wool yarn, hooks, binding, frames, and other materials, as well as several versions of a rug-hooking machine. Garrett began experimenting with various models and refinements of the machine, one called "Garrett's Rug Hooker" (advertised in 1920) and another named "Little Wonder." Finally, in 1926, he patented the Bluenose Rug Hooking Machine in Canada, the United States, and Great Britain. It was popular immediately, with about 12 000 selling in the first year. The machine was meant to be used with yarn, but could be used with finely cut rags."