Hooked Rug Cat Kitten with Ball of String Unusual

What a wonderful hooked rug dating from the end of the 19th century to around 1920 that depicts a darling white kitty cat that has anticipated intentions of pouncing on her ball very soon! It seems as though she is looking directly at you with those amazing emerald green eyes and what a cute face she has highlighted with pink ears and nose not to mention her defined black whiskers! The red ball exhibiting black accents sports a soft red hue surrounding this area which is an unusual feature that gains exciting and interesting results. Even though there are only two focal points set against a soft elephant grey ground, the simple design is very effective and holds our attention. A black border was another great idea as this feature presents a finished look to the edge. The shape of this rug is also unique because it is not a conforming circle, rectangle or square. The back is also finished with a cotton (could possibly be muslin) backing that was hand stitched on the ends to secur