| Lancaster County Amish Diamond in Square Quilt: Circa 1920 $6,800 | |
This classic Lancaster County Amish Diamond in a Square quilt is done with the most desirable of jewel colors. The front is entirely made of wool with a cotton backing.
The center square is quilted with concentric stars. Both purple interior borders are quilted with what is known as a pumpkin seed pattern. The outer red border has the traditional scrolling feather. All of the needlework is finely done. The in intials SB are embroidered on a back corner.
The interior of the quilt is in... Click for details
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 | Tumbling Blocks Quilt: Circa 1920; Ohio $875 |
Unlike the usual overall Tumbling Blocks quilt pattern, this one separates the blocks into clusters. This variation creates six point stars in the white open spaces. The use of solid color fabrics make the three dimensional pattern especially effective.
The quilt is in pristine, unwashed condition. Measurements are 72" x 80"; Ohio origin. Made circa 1920's. |
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| Fleur de Lis Quilt: Circa 1910; Pennsylvania $725 |  |
This Fleur de lis pattern is exquisitely quilted. The ivory blocks have an unusual, four lobe oval design. The quilt is made entirely of a blue printed fabric from the very early 20th century.
The quilt is in unwashed condition. Some prefer it that way but a wash would make the fine stitching even more prominent.
Measurements are 70" x 84". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1910. |
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| | Hawaiian Applique Quilt: Circa 1930's $5,850 |
Hawaiian quilt are sought by collectors for their beauty and rarity.
They are traditionally made of a single applique pattern that fills the entire top. The method by which it is created is the same as paper cutting or scherenschnitte, popular with Pennsylvania Germans. The motif usually reflects local flowers and/or vegetation. They are stitched with echo or contour quilting that follows the applique pattern.
This fine example is done in a stunning shade of blue. It has been professionally... Click for details |
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| Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt: Circa 1930; Ohio $725 | |
This Grandmother's Flower Garden is an especially fine example of one of the most popular quilt patterns of the 1930's.
It is made with small pieces that are perfectly color coordinated. The quilt is in pristine, unwashed condition.
It measures 76" x 88", large enough for a queen size bed which is unusual for a quilt of this era.
Ohio origin; circa 1930's. |
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| | Baskets of Flowers Quilt: Circa 1900 $1,575 |
This Baskets of Flowers quilt could not be more bold and straightforward. It is well pieced; appliqued and quilted. Using the same colors for the details of the Baskets as well as the flowers pulls it all together. At first glance, it appears that the red and green flowers on the left of each basket are done with reverse applique. Closer examination, though, shows that the green was actually stitched on top of the red. The piece is very well quilted with a wreath in each off block and cable... Click for details |
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| Nine Patch Crib Quilt: Circa 1880's; Pennsylvania $575 | |
This Nine Patch crib quilt is simultaneously crude and sophisticated. It is a basic pattern made with an unusual color palette. The consistently white centers surrounded by irregular placement of calico gives it a
nice, irregular twinkle.
Measurements are 31 1/2" x 38 1/2". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880's. Slight fraying to the binding in some places but no other condition issues. The backing is cotton muslin. |
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| | Nine Patch inside Garden Maze Quilt: Circa 1869;Virginia $1,185 |
This is an unusual combination of the Garden Maze pattern filled with Nine Patches on point.
The Maze is a beautiful shade of blue/gray. It is stronger in color than most of the Nine Patches so it seems to come forward while they recede a bit giving a
nice three dimensional quality to the pattern. The backing is a beautiful, soft stripe and floral pattern to which the quilt can be reversed for a second, entirely different quilt.
Excellent, unwashed condition. Measurements are 93" x 96. Circa... Click for details |
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| Mariner's Compass Crib Quilt: Circa 1880; Pennsylvania $4,500 | |
This stunning Mariner's Compass crib quilt is unlike any other I've seen in terms of color palette as well as design.
The central Compass is framed with quarter Compasses and a triangle border. Quilting follows the pieced blocks. The quilt is from the Ausherman Family of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania ( Franklin County).
It is professionally mounted on a stretcher that is wired to be hung either horizontally or vertically. The green is more vibrant than appears on my monitor. If you would like to... Click for details |
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| | Boots Quilt: Circa 1930 $2,850 |
To the best of my knowledge, this Boots pattern quilt is a one of a kind. Because of the two colors, I am not certain whether they are meant to be boots or high button shoes, but in either case, it is a real rarity. There are 156 boots which gives it all a wonderful abstract quality as well. It is stitched with something of an echo pattern around the boots.
The quilt has been professionally laundered and is in excellent condition. Measurements are 60" x 74". The quilt came with a vague... Click for details |
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