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The Seafarer’s Tale: An Antique American Hooked Rug of Nautical Romance
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79355 Antique American Pictorial Hooked Rug, 02'04 x 03'00. Step into the romantic grit of early American seafaring life with this extraordinary hand-hooked wool pictorial rug—an heirloom that feels plucked from a captain’s logbook and preserved in textile form. Its artistry is unmistakably rooted in the folk tradition that once flourished across New England and the Mid-Atlantic, where domestic rug-hookers translated the drama of daily life and far-off imaginings into richly textured works of art. Here, a light blue sky and lavender-gray sea cradle a lone vessel, its silhouette rendered with a charming naïveté that only enhances its nostalgic power. This is maritime Americana at its most captivating—evocative, storied, and undeniably rare.
At the center, a boldly stylized ship surges across rolling currents of baby blue and pale beige, each looped wool strand capturing the movement of wind-whipped waves. The vessel itself—a beautifully imperfect hybrid of galleon, merchantman, and pirate fantasy—unfurls patchwork sails banded in red and beige. While the flag symbols resist firm identification, their geometric simplicity is typical of early folk pictorials, where symbolism was often personal rather than literal. They may represent imagined emblems of adventure, safe passage, or simply the maker’s delight in color and form. That ambiguity is part of the charm—this is a ship meant to stir the imagination rather than document a known fleet.
Look closely and you’ll find the rug’s palette—pale blue, muted gold, clay brown, and maritime gray—creates a soft, dreamlike atmosphere, as though the ship sails between memory and myth. The hooked texture adds another layer of magic, casting shadows and highlights that animate the waves and rigging. This tactile richness is a hallmark of early American hooked rugs, where recycled textiles were transformed into objects of extraordinary warmth, creativity, and cultural storytelling. Very few pictorial maritime examples survive with this level of visual punch and emotional resonance.
Finished with a sturdy black cloth binding, this exquisite work of art stands today as both a folk art treasure and a collector’s delight—a rare embodiment of American coastal imagination with unmistakable personality. Whether displayed as wall art or laid in a curated vignette, it promises to be a conversation-starter of the highest order, offering its owner not just décor, but a portal into the adventurous spirit of early American craft.
Abrash. Age Wear.
Hand hooked wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 02'04 x 03'00.
Pile Height: 0.39 of an inch.
Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Length: 36 in (91.44 cm)
- Style:Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1910-1919
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79355 Antique American Pictorial Hooked Rug, 02 04 x 03 001stDibs: LU942948256842
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