Brown Earth Tone Antique American Folk Art Hooked Hallway Runner
$7,500.00
| Stock number | 19286 |
| Size | 2 ft x 15 ft 8 in (0.61 m x 4.78 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool & Cotton |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Brown Earth Tone |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
This early 20th century American rug is an exceptional example of "Americana," representing the utilitarian beauty and creative spirit of rural life in the 1900s. Historically, hallway runners were some of the most difficult American hooked rugs to produce due to the sheer length of the burlap foundation required; to find an antique specimen of these proportions preserved in such a sophisticated palette is a significant rarity. This piece is defined by its Brown Earth Tone background, a choice that reflects the "Homestead" aesthetic—grounded, practical, and harmoniously connected to the natural landscape. The composition is a rhythmic display of American Folk Art motifs, often featuring a repeating series of floral sprigs, geometric diamonds, or "hit-or-miss" variegated patterns.