Antique American Hooked Rug American Floral Ivory 1935
$1,820.00
| Stock number | 17169 |
| Size | 3 ft 1 in x 6 ft 1 in (0.94 m x 1.85 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1935 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral |
Antique American Hooked Rug American Floral Ivory 1935, Circa Date: 1935. This striking example of American textile artistry captures the vibrant, expressive style popular during the mid-Depression era. Hooked rugs of this period often feature bold, naturalistic designs, differentiating them from traditional Oriental or European antique rugs. The composition is highly formal, utilizing a central bouquet of deep pink and magenta roses flanked by lush, scrolling acanthus leaves. The rich, variegated hues of the foliage—ranging from dusty rose to sapphire blue and deep violet—are rendered with a painterly effect, contrasting sharply against the dark, textured brown ground. The central reserve is executed in a speckled, light ivory background, providing a luminous counterpoint to the dramatic border.