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26-Nov-2025

‘Hooked Rug’ (2019)

Kaye D. Miller created this rug to help her father, Elisha Delaney, who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after witnessing the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, see the value and beauty in his life before he died.

Patriotic cherry picker in Lincoln Park, posted earlier:

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Zoltán Balogh20-Aug-2026 08:47
So beautiful...and touching! V
janescottcumming10-Aug-2026 11:13
Incredible work! V
Ursula Miller10-Aug-2026 08:58
What a beautiful piece of art and a great tribute to help her dad! V
Fong Lam10-Aug-2026 08:17
A deeply personal work, this hooked rug turns one man’s life into a tapestry of memories, family, hardship and love. Every stitched detail feels like an act of gratitude, remembrance and healing....V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal10-Aug-2026 06:04
Great shot of this beautiful artwork. V
Julie Oldfield10-Aug-2026 01:54
A fine capture of this fascinating piece. V
Dennis Hoyne10-Aug-2026 00:19
Beautiful craftwork so nicely photographed
laine09-Aug-2026 23:59
Much admiration for those who have this talent...this memory keeper a beautiful work of art. V
Isabel Cutler09-Aug-2026 22:44
What a delightful and heartfelt work of art!
Nick Paoni09-Aug-2026 22:19
What a wonderful gesture to help her dad.
Denise J T Lee09-Aug-2026 20:53
Very sharp capture of this rug of memory, and rug of love. ~VVVVV++~
David Buzzeo09-Aug-2026 18:53
Wonderful tribute. V
Nestor Derkach09-Aug-2026 18:03
This is really a wonderful posting, and it tells a story about someone important in her life and her love for her Dad.
Sharp a tack perfect in the viewing frame.
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Gerard KOEHL09-Aug-2026 17:13
C'est très beau. V
Carl Carbone09-Aug-2026 16:18
Wow, there's some hours and love in that!
hayl09-Aug-2026 16:15
What an amazing and loving creation.
larose forest photos09-Aug-2026 13:19
What a touching and beautiful work this is. Very well photographed. V
joseantonio09-Aug-2026 13:11
beautiful rug and interesting story.V