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Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Wool & Cotton, Standing Squirrel Design

$1,500
£1,130.38
€1,322.01
CA$2,122.53
A$2,153.98
CHF 1,241.72
MX$26,080.94
NOK 14,412.49
SEK 14,566.64
DKK 9,882.87

About the Item

Vintage American hand hooked rug in a wonderful depiction of a standing squirrel and looking out design. The rug has a delightful design and colors including Khaki background and design colors of lavender red, green, yellow and white. We are intrigued with the novelty and the imagination of the maker in creating such a wonderful and rare design in great colors that would make this piece a wonderful wall art. Please note the companion item to this is SKU 2040, which is depiction of a two birds in a tree nest created by the same artist. Dimensions: 14” x 28” Date of Manufacture: Mid 20th Century Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool and cotton on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2038 Hooked Rug with Squirrel, American Hooked Rugs, Animal Hooked Rugs, Vintage Hooked Rugs, Early American Hooked Rugs, American Rag Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Sustainability, Vintage Distressed Rugs, American Folk Art Rugs,, Cottage Rugs, Rustic Rugs, Sustainable Living, Upcycling Handwoven Rugs, Reusing Vintage Rugs, Reducing Carbon Footprint.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Length: 28 in (71.12 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 20381stDibs: LU8224238661132

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