Mint, unwashed Postage Stamp quilt. Each piece is just 3/4" to a side. Fabrics are well placed to create diagonal lines of the solid orange blocks. In addition to the primary pattern, the off blocks form Double Four Patches. Quilted in diagonal lines. Measures 80 x 88". Pennsylvania origin; 1880's.
It's difficult to find a name for this dynamic geometric quilt because it forms so many patterns. The basic block is much like a Basket pattern. The adjoining red blocks form a Bow Tie or Hourglass. Each square divided into a red and green triangle surrounded by a peach sawtooth is another way to look at the primary pattern. In sum, it's a fabulous, original piece with a lots of movement. The unlikely combination of these solid colors adds to the drama of the piece. The triangle border i ...click for details
Unusually large Oakleaf pattern quilt in excellent, unwashed condition. Very nicely quilted. Measures 98" square, ample for queen or king size beds. Beautiful shade of marine blue. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1920.
Charming hooked rug with a horse head surrounded by four lucky horseshoes. These two literal elements are surrounded by more abstract concentric squares, making for a very pleasing composition. Nice combination of soft and deep colors. Excellent condition; professionally mounted. Horse's eye is a piece of appliqued cotton; rest of the rug is wool. Circa 1920; measures 33" x 38".
Miniature silk hexagons unfinished quilt piece professionally mounted. Each hexagon measures less than 3/4" in diameter. Basting stitches and paper backing are visible. Wonderful colors with the central block done in striped fabric that gives a radiating effect. Good, but far from perfect condition. Frame measures 23 1/2" x 25". Circa 1860.
Fabulous early, huge Feathered Stars quilt done in red calico on white. Excellent condition; fabrics are strong. Generous king size; measures 105" square. Double sawtooth border is an excellent continuation of the triangle theme of the feathers. Very well quilted. York County, Pennsylvania origin; mid 1830's.
Immaculate, unwashed Maple Leaf quilt in lovely soft tones. Nicely quilted with cabled border and starflowers in the white blocks. Measures
77" x 87"; Pennsylvania origin. Circa 1920.
Evening Stars Doll Quilt in solid red fabric with a tiny black dot on white background. Larger scale black dots on white used for the backing. Heavily machine quilted; bound by hand. Smaller border to indicate which end was for the head. Excellent condition. Measures 16 1/2" x 22". Circa 1890; Pennsylvania origin.
Deep, rich Lady of the Lake quilt with eight different indigo prints. Pristine condition; professionally laundered. Quilted with diagonal lines. Measures 68" x 72". Medina, Ohio origin; circa 1880.
