Catalogue: Quilts: 19th Century (261)


Delectable Mountains Quilt: Circa 1850; Pa. origin   $3200.   

Rich and unusual color combination makes this Delectable Mountains quilt one of the best examples of this pattern. The powerful central design is enhanced by the beautiful choices of printed blue and brown fabrics. Excellent condition. Dillsburg, Pennsylvania origin. Family name available to purchaser. Measures 94" square.      
  
Delectable Mountains Quilt: Circa 1850; Pa. origin
Mariner's Compass Quilt: Circa 1860; Pennsylvania
  Mariner's Compass Quilt: Circa 1860; Pennsylvania   $4900.

Stunning Mariner's Compass Quilt with an unusual Delectable Mountains border. Unusual color palette. Pristine, probably unwashed condition. Measures 86" x 88": Pennsylvania origin. Circa 1860.

"Old Homestead" Sampler Quilt; Ca. 1860; Maryland   Please inquire  

Exuberant Sampler Quilt from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Very well designed with each of the blocks different and all four corners repeating the Carolina Lily pattern. Combination of original and traditional patterns but most unusual is the "Old Homestead" embroidered inscription below the building. In addition to the pieced and appliqued blocks creating a sampler, the quilting patterns do as well. Each block is well quilted with a pattern relating to the appliqued or pieced design. Professio... Click for details
Chimney Sweep Quilt: Circa 1880; Pennsylvania
  Chimney Sweep Quilt: Circa 1880; Pennsylvania   $1485.

Chimney Sweep Quilt that is much more dramatic than this pattern usually is due to the small scale of the blocks and the deep, inky blue fabric. Unwashed, excellent condition. Nicely quilted. Measures 78" square; Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.

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