Chinese Coins quilt done in a most unusual palette for the medium heavy wools with which it is made. Soft pastels are not the norm for wool comforters. Pristine condition. Lovely fabrics with soft texture and patterning; satin blanket binding. Measures 70" x 78": Pennsylvania origin. Circa 1930.
This comforter is like op art of the 19th century. The contrast of the red on black circles tied with white thread atop the rectangles make the pattern really move. The darks are wool suiting fabrics. Clearly, this was made for warmth as it is quite heavy, but it was done by someone with an artistic eye. Area of light discoloration visible in thumbnail but it does nothing to detract from the overall impact. Circa 1890; Pennsylvania origin. Measures 69" x 71".
Embroidered pinwheels of this type are usually seen decorating pillows; rarely are they an entire quilt pattern. This Lancaster County Amish example is very well planned out with diagonal rows of color. Background is men's wool suiting fabrics. Quilted in green thread with zigzag patterning throughout the border. Measures 75" x 78". Lancaster County, Pennsylvania origin; circa 1920.
This is a most sophisticated, subtle wool Log Cabin Kaleidoscope pattern. It is made entirely of men's wool suiting fabrics in shades of grey, brown, tan and black. Many of the fabrics have flecks of red or tiny bright stripes that animate the overall piece. Pristine, un-used condition. The backing fabric is as bold a print as the front is quiet. Measures 68" x 69". Carroll County, Maryland; circa 1930.
This heavy wool quilt is unusual in that it is both tied and quilted. Nice small scale logs done in a beautiful color combination and framed by two interesting borders. Pristine condition. Circa 1880; Pennsylvania origin. Measures 72 " square.
Very strong Barnraising pattern framed by a wonderful chevron border. Made primarily of men's wool suiting fabrics. The backing is an unusual Oriental motif cotton print making the quilt totally reversible.Excellent condition.Circa 1890. Measures 64" x 70". Pennsylvania origin.
