Hooked Rug c. 1936

This artwork, "Hooked Rug" created in 1936 by American artist Lillian M. Mosseller (1855-1995), is a design for a hooked rug. It depicts a central flower with a stem and leaves extending outwards, surrounded by a border of various flowers. The central element, a red rose, is the focal point of the design and is surrounded by smaller white and blue flowers. The rug design is framed by a dark brown border, which contrasts with the lighter pink and white of the center of the rug. This design is typical of the floral motifs common in hooked rug designs of the period, reflecting the popularity of nature-inspired patterns in American folk art.