Antique American Hooked Wool Hallway Runner Rug
| Stock number | 20536 |
| Size | 2 ft 6 in x 12 ft 2 in (0.76 m x 3.71 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1940 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Gray |
| Pattern | Floral |
Antique American Hooked Wool Hallway Runner Rug, Circa Date: 1940s. This remarkable piece of American folk art represents a highly personalized tradition within the world of antique rugs. Hand-hooked in wool, its dense, textured pile and highly individualized narrative panels distinguish it from formal, imported textiles. Designed specifically as a hallway runner rug, this piece uses its elongated form to display a chronological or thematic sequence of events. The composition is divided into distinct rectangular vignettes, each commemorating a significant location, institution, or date, including military service posts and university affiliations. The highly detailed imagery includes academic seals, military insignia, and stylized floral rugs that anchor the composition.