Catalogue: Quilts: 20th Century (136)


Touching Stars Quilt: Circa 1930; Pennsylvania   $1435.   

Finely executed version of a traditional Touching Stars quilt. Well quilted with flowers and hearts. Pieced with very small diamonds. Pristine, unwashed condition. Nice variety of solid and printed fabrics that date from the late 19th to early 20th century. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1930. Measures 82" x 100.      
  
Touching Stars Quilt: Circa 1930; Pennsylvania
Velvet Center Medallion Quilt: Circa 1920; Pa.
  Velvet Center Medallion Quilt: Circa 1920; Pa.   $875.

Dramatic, unique Center Medallion Quilt done mostly in velvet with a smattering of wool and silk. Not finely quilted but the use of tan thread against the dark fabrics adds additional texture to the quilt. Backing is cotton. Nice combination of both regular and irregular blocks. Measures 74" x 80". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1920.

Touching Stars Quilt with Embroidery: Ca. 1910; Pa.   $425.  

Wool Touching Stars quilt embellished with embroidery. Nice alternation of reds and yellows to the embroidery. Has a backing of cottons from the late 19th century but no batting. Excellent condition. Measures 62" x 76". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1910.
Touching Stars Quilt with Embroidery: Ca. 1910; Pa.
Spinning Stars Quilt: Circa 1900; Pennsylvania
  Spinning Stars Quilt: Circa 1900; Pennsylvania   $695.

Amazing how two simple diamond shapes can create so many simultaneous patterns as in this Spinning Stars quilt. Fabrics are soft red and blue chambrays. Lots of whirling movement and positive/ negative effects. Pristine, unwashed condition. Nicely quilted with a combination of floral and geometric patterns. Measures 76" x 78". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1900.

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