| String Stars Quilt: Circa 1880; Pennsylvania $5850. | |
Dynamic and most unusual String Stars Quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Although primarily done as a String Star pattern, the maker used some whimsey in inserting bits of traditional patterns such as Wild Goose Chase and Sixteen Patch. Initially the pattern may look a bit frenzied but in actuality, it is quite ordered with octagons, for instance, in the center of the main and satellite stars. Fabulous selection of late 19th century fabrics. The choice of the red print background adds ad... Click for details
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 | Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Doll Quilt: Circa 1920; Md. 485.00 |
Robbing Peter to Pay Paul doll quilt that is both quilted and tied. Both the colors and pattern itself give this a terrific positive/negative effect. Pink is cotton and the black is velvet. Excellent condition. Professionally mounted on a stretcher measuring 11 1/2" x 15 1/4".
Maryland origin; circa 1920.
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| Irish Chain Quilt: Circa 1890; Pennsylvania $695. |  |
Classic Irish Chain quilt done in the most patriotic color combination. Pristine, unwashed condition. Quilting pattern in the border repeats the squares on point pieced throughout the quilt. Red corner blocks and binding are indicative of the great care taken by the maker with this basic pattern. Measures 74" square. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1890.
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| | Variable Stars Quilt: Circa 1860; Pennsylvania $1675. |
Unusual set up of Variable Stars quilt pattern arranged in strips alternating with plain Bars. Wonderful fabrics which date from the 1840's - 1860's. Pristine, unwashed condition. Interesting quilting pattern of thistles set at right angles to the long Bars. Measures 73" x 80". Lebanon County, Pennsylvania origin; circa 1860. A real gem for lovers of early fabrics.
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