Ivory Room Size Antique European Floral Medallion American Hooked Rug
| Stock number | 19736 |
| Size | 9 ft x 12 ft (2.74 m x 3.66 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | American Hooked |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hooked |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
This early 20th-century American hooked rug is a superlative example of the "Cottage Elegance" that defined late-Victorian domestic art in North America. Historically, the hooked antique American rugs were the ultimate expression of provincial resourcefulness, yet this specific room-size specimen is distinguished by its sophisticated aspirations, mimicking the grand European Floral aesthetics of French Aubusson flatweaves and Savonnerie pile carpets. The composition is centered upon a majestic Floral Medallion, a design choice that brings an architectural focal point to a large space. The medallion is typically composed of a lush, romantic bouquet—featuring oversized roses, lilies, and scrolling acanthus leaves—rendered with a charming, hand-wrought "painterly" quality.