Crib quilt with unusual arrangement of Nine Patch set in Bars. Orange centers add just the right zing to this charming piece. Nicely quilted with extremely tiny stitches. Front is in excellent condition; a small area of wear on the back does not come through to the front. Measures 29" x 39". Circa 1880; Wisconsin origin.
Bright and cheerful Cats quilt with a variety of facial expressions. Some embroidery shows a grin while others are more serious. Pristine, unwashed condition. Cable quilting in outer border; tulips in inner border. Measures 76" x 86". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1930.
Unique, whimsical appliqued Forest scene depicting all manner of flora and fauna. Was probably made as a wall hanging. Signed by the maker, Doria Hubbard. Wonderful use of fabric and embroidery to create realistic detail. Pristine condition. Measures
46 1/2" x 40 1/2". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1940.
Finely woven Navaho pictorial rug that is simultaneously detailed and streamlined. Subtle color change shows a corral fence in the distance. Mesas are wonderfully abstracted into geometric forms. Rich, warm colors with punchy red flowers. Measures 32 1/2" wide and 34" tall. Circa 1930; excellent condition.
Hooked rug with an utterly charming image of a huge hound. Soft colors of the dog are outlined in black. Wonderful huge red nose and piercing green eyes. Professionally mounted on a stretcher that follows the slightly octagonal shape of the rug. Excellent condition; professionally cleaned. Stretcher measures 33 1/2" x 43". Virginia origin; circa 1930.
Ohio Amish Trip Around the World Crib Quilt done in a combination of soft and deep, muted colors. Cotton; nicely pieced and quilted. Measures 39" x 48"; circa 1930.
Rolling Stone quilt done in soft solid colors of blue and yellow. Blocks abut one another creating a positive/ negative effect that this pattern does not usually have. Excellent, unwashed condition. Stars quilted in the center of each block as well as in both borders. Measures 80" square. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1930.
Unusual Nine Patch Hooked Rug that is more like a quilt pattern than that of a rug. Made of fairly heavy wools and hooked (or shirred?)in an unusual way that makes the texture look like brain matter. Cleverly composed so that the rust colored squares both outline the Nine Patches and are repeated to form corner blocks. Rich colors; pristine condition. Measures 26 1/2" x 65". Circa 1930.
Fans quilt in colors that look like they've been drawn with crayons. The use of all solid colors makes for a bold image. A little primitive in construction but dynamic nonetheless. Measures 66 x 78"; Maryland origin. Circa 1930.
