Cream Color Antique American Folk Art Musical Notes Design Hooked Rug
| Stock number | 20505 |
| Size | 3 ft x 7 ft 5 in (0.91 m x 2.26 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool & Cotton |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique American Hooked Small Scatter Size Wool & Cotton Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This remarkable piece of textile folk art represents the creative ingenuity often found in American antique rugs of the Depression era. Hand-hooked from wool and cotton, this unique floor covering captures a moment of domestic artistic expression and retains the charming irregularity inherent in handmade textile work. The design is strikingly modern, utilizing bold, graphic lines and circular elements that align with a simplified, almost abstract aesthetic. The upper field features a stylized depiction of a stringed instrument's fretboard, rendered with a distinct, minimalist approach that borders on geometric rugs. Below this musical diagram, the word "HELLO" is rendered in large, block lettering, adding a whimsical, conversational quality.