About Pearl McGown
Lived 1891 – 1983 (aged 91–92). Pearl McGown was an American textile artist.
Pearl Kinnear McGown (February 27, 1891 – January 28, 1983) was an American designer of hooked rugs and a teacher and innovator in the field who is credited with helping to bring the craft out of obscurity in the 20th century and gain it recognition as a form of folk art.
Career Pearl McGown learned rug-hooking as a child.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pearl McGown?
American hooked rug designer
When was Pearl McGown born?
Pearl McGown was born in 1891.
When did Pearl McGown die?
Pearl McGown died in 1983.
What was Pearl McGown's occupation?
Pearl McGown was a textile artist.
What nationality was Pearl McGown?
Pearl McGown was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pearl McGown. https://biography.guide/pearl-mcgown/
MLA: "Pearl McGown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pearl-mcgown/.
Chicago: "Pearl McGown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pearl-mcgown/.
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