| Chimney Sweep Quilt: Circa 1890; North Carolina $675. | |
The total use of solid colors makes the impact of this Chimney Sweep (aka Album Patch) quilt particularly striking. Light and dark triangles between the blocks add to the effect. Unwashed condition. Has some small dark spots visible in thumbnails that do not detract from the overall drama of the piece. Measures 74" x 84"; North Carolina origin.
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 | Wool Courthouse Steps Log Cabin Quilt: Circa 1890; Pa. $1075. |
Unusual arrangement of Courthouse Steps in which each block is set on the diagonal. Wonderful combination of solids with printed wool fabrics that are set off by the tiny red centers of each block. Measures 68" square; Pennsylvania origin. Slight damage to one corner visible in thumbnail #8. Circa 1890.
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| Silk Barnraising Log Cabin Quilt: Circa 1890; Pa. $1650. |  |
Barnraising Log Cabin quilt done in silks and satins with velvet centers making it far dressier and more elegant than most cotton versions. Small scale to the quilt and the blocks. Cotton sateen border and backing with cable quilting throughout the border. Excellent condition. Measures 62" square; Pennsylvania origin. Circa 1890.
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| | Monkey Wrench and Stars Quilt: Circa 1880; Pennsylvania $1425. |
The choice of colors and the arrangement of patterns combine to make this a truly dazzling quilt. At least four different patterns can be discrened depending upon how the eye focuses. Color is more teal blue/green than appears in photos. Unwashed condition. Pennsylvania origin; measures 80" square. Circa 1880.
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