| Unique Indiana Amish Quilt: Circa 1910 $4850. | |
Anyone who thinks of the Amish as drab has not seen this unique quilt. It is imaginative and exuberant. Medium/ lightweight wools are heavily embroidered to create an extraordinary surface. The circles are centered with finely made compasses indicative of the maker's attention to detail while also creating a bold overall image. Half circles wonderfully contain this bold pattern. The color combinations are as unusual as are the numerous patterns. This was certainly made by an Amish woman who thou... Click for details
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 | Lancaster Co. Amish Sunshine and Shadow Quilt: Ca.1930 $3000. |
Beautifully toned Lancaster County Amish Sunshine and Shadows quilt done with every attention to detail. Finely quilted with classic patterns of feathering in the outer border and "pumpkin seeds" in the inner border. Pristine condition. Made with a variety of fabrics including wool; cotton and crepe. Measures 80" square; circa 1930. Darker bottom is a result of uneven lighting; it is not so on the quilt.
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| Four Flags Patriotic Quilt: Circa 1915 $1085. |  |
Four Flags Patriotic quilt that was likely made for World War I. The cantons were made of bunting that has faded but the quilt maintains a strong graphic even with the flags less bold than originally intended. It is in otherwise excellent condition. Measures 72" square; made circa 1915.
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| | Pair of Quilts - Jack and Jill; Circa 1930 $2400. for the pair |
This is a rather amazing pair of quilts telling the nursery rhyme of Jack and Jill. They are unusual in several ways. Most exceptional is that they are made entirely of one inch squares. The white background is entirely pieced. Rarely does one find pieced lettering on a quilt. They are in pristine, unwashed condition, dating to the 1930's. Measurements are 68" x 84"; perfect for either a girl or boy.
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