| Four Patch Barnraising Quilt: Circa 1880; Pa. $975. | |
Traditionally, the concentric diamonds pattern known as Barnraising is done as a Log Cabin pattern. In this case, the maker chose a Four Patch to achieve the same effect. The contrast of light and colors makes this quilt really pop.
The quilt is in excellent, unwashed condition. It measures 80" square; Bucks County, Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.
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 | Carpenter's Square Quilt: Circa 1880 $1095. |
Carpenter's Square is the perfect name for this very architectural quilt pattern. It is wonderfully three dimensional with the diamond shaped blocks truly appearing to be superimposed on the squares.
Professionally laundered and in excellent condition. Measurements are 72" x 74". Made of two very slightly different blue fabrics, each with tiny white polka dots.
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| Indian Meadow Quilt: Circa 1900; New Jersey $785. |  |
Indian Meadow Quilt (aka Sawtooth) in a beautiful, unusual shade of melon. It is in pristine, unwashed condition. Nicely quilted in cross hatch patterns. Measurements are 64" x 84". Hamilton, New Jersey origin; circa 1900.
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| | White Trapunto Dresser Scarf: Ca. 1820; Pa. $975. |
This elegant white trapunto was made originally as a dresser scarf but would serve equally well as a wall hanging. The grape; leaf and heart motifs are sewn with the tiniest stitches imaginable. The three dimensional effect is achieved by spreading apart threads on the back to insert additional cotton.
Made in Pennsylvania; circa 1820. Measurements are 33" x 54" including fringe.
Excellent condition. Measures 33" x 54".
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