Antique Ingrain American Geometric Knotted Rug
| Stock number | 24474 |
| Size | 8 ft 2 in x 12 ft 9 in (2.49 m x 3.89 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1850 |
| Style | Ingrain |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Ingrain American Geometric Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1850s. This exceptional textile represents the height of American domestic weaving during the mid-nineteenth century, a period when mechanized looms allowed for the production of large-scale, intricate room size rugs. The design employs a complex, all-over repeat featuring large, stylized quatrefoil and star medallions set against a densely scrolled, foliate ground. While the overall structure is geometric, the secondary elements introduce a subtle, almost chintz-like texture, characteristic of period textiles and indicative of the transitional styles popular in the 1850s. The palette is remarkably rich for its age, utilizing a deep, earthy brown field that highlights the vibrant contrast of the primary red and olive green motifs.