Antique 1939 American Folk Art Fan Arc Square Hooked Rug
| Stock number | 20297 |
| Size | 8 ft 8 in x 9 ft 3 in (2.64 m x 2.82 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1940 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool & Cotton |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
Artistic Fan Arc Design Antique American Folk Art Square Hooked Rug Dated: 1939 Origin: United States (Likely New England) Pattern: Radiating Fan Arc with Concentric Square Core Historical Significance This exceptional American hooked rug is a definitive example of the "Modernist Folk" movement of the late 1930s. Bearing the woven date of 1939, this square rug stands as a significant historical marker of the transition between traditional domestic craft and sophisticated textile art. Unlike the more common floral or pictorial rugs of the era, this piece utilizes a rigorous geometric language that aligns with the Art Deco and Streamline Moderne aesthetics of the pre-war period. Artistic Composition & Pattern The Fan Arc Motif: The field of this square rug is defined by a complex Fan Arc (or "Radiating Shell") pattern.