| One Patch Doll Quilt: Circa 1870; New England $295. | |
One Patch Doll Quilt with a nice assortment of late 19th century fabrics. Wonderful scale to the blocks with each patch less than 3/4" to a side. Some blocks charmingly made of several pieces. Wear to one block visible in thumbnail photo; some wear to the back also seen in close-up. Measures 13" x 19". Probably New England origin; circa 1870.
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 | Four Stars Pillow Case: Circa 1900; Pa. $95. |
Reversible Pillow Case with the primary side of Four Stars. Fabrics are from the late 19th century. Center of each star has embroidered detail in wool. Back side is a One Patch combination of fabrics that date closer to the turn of the century.
Excellent condition. Measures 18" square. Lancaster County, Pennsylvania origin.
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| Pair of Appliqued Pillow Cases: Rarotonga; Circa 1970 $135. pair |  |
Bold pair of appliqued pillow cases from Rarotonga, one of the Cook Islands in the South Pacific. Fascinating to see the similarity with something that could have been made across the world in the United States in the same time period.
Unwashed condition. Measure 27 3/4" x 20" including edging. Several different embroidery patterns in shaded tones embellish the applique. Circa 1970; Rarotonga.
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| | Whole Cloth Doll Quilt; Circa 1860 $450. |
Beautiful Whole Cloth doll quilt of uncertain provenance. The most likely origins are either French or Indian. Interior fabric is block printed. Outer border is actually made of two bands of calico fabric cleverly seamed to create a herringbone effect. Superb condition. Backing is gauzy white cotton. Measures 14" x 18"; circa 1860.
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