| Chintz Center Medallion Broderie Perse Quilt; Ca. 1830 $8600. | |
Elegant center medallion chintz applique quilt in rich tones of reds and blues. It is very finely stipple quilted. The body of the quilt is in excellent condition. There is some weakness to the fabric on the outermost edge. Dates to no later than 1830. Measurements are 100" square.
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 | Barnraising Log Cabin Quilt: Circa 1880; Pa. $975. |
This is a classic Log Cabin Barnraising quilt in traditionally Pennsylvania colors. The particular use of lights and darks gives tremendous depth to the pattern. A note attached to the back reads "C Enoch Snyder receiving this quilt when 8 years old from his mother 1909 Lead a (sic) honest and holy life".
Enoch must have treasured this gift for it is in pristine, un-used condition. Measurements are 91" square. The backing is an especially rich paisley print to which the quilt can be reversed fo... Click for details
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| Puss in the Corner Quilt: Circa 1850; Pa. $1675. |  |
This modified Nine Patch Quilt, known as Puss in the Corner, is made of a glorious selection of mid 19th century fabrics. The printed fabric used in the off blocks blends perfectly with the pieced Nine Patch design.
Condition is excellent. The quilt is from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and measures 76 " x 87".
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| | Evening Stars Quilt: Circa 1880; Pennsylvania $1450. |
This Evening Stars Quilt is a lovely variation of a traditional pattern. Placing one star within another and placing the red stars abutting one another creates a variety of optical illusions and additional patterns. The quilt is from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; circa 1880.
It is finely quilted with several different floral patterns in the white blocks, a nice counterpoint to the geometric stars. It has been professionally laundered. There is very slight fading along part of one green edge but oth... Click for details
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