Minnesota's Greatest Generation

Braided rug fashioned from wool scraps, made by Mary Joy Breton.

Making something beautiful from scraps was a way of life during the Depression of the 1930s. Mary Joy Breton continued to rely on resourcefulness learned during that time in later years. The braided rug shown in this photograph was handmade by Mary Joy from remnants of woolen clothing items.

Publisher: Mary Joy Breton

Braided rug fashioned from wool scraps, made by Mary Joy Breton.