Antique Quilt America Multicolor 1935 Rug, Circa Date: 1935. This extraordinary textile piece captures the whimsical spirit of American folk art from the Depression era. Its construction, featuring large, bold appliqué silhouettes, distinguishes it from traditional woven floor coverings, offering a unique perspective on antique rugs.
The design employs a cheerful palette of sun-drenched yellow and soft aqua, creating a striking contrast that places it within the category of multicolor jewel tone rugs. The field utilizes an organized grid structure, presenting an allover rugs pattern where various animal figures are distributed evenly across the surface panels.
Each block features a charming, stylized silhouette of a domestic or exotic animal, rendered in the pale blue appliqué fabric. This playful menagerie—including horses, elephants, and lions—is characteristic of the novelty textiles produced during this period. The entire piece is an exemplary representation of the quilt style aesthetic adapted for floor display.
Measuring approximately 3×4 feet (estimated based on visual scale), this piece functions perfectly as a decorative accent. Its modest dimensions make it an ideal selection among small scatter size rugs for a nursery, sunroom, or collector’s wall hanging, providing a sophisticated yet lighthearted historical accent.