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19th Century African American Southern Quilt Possibly of Gee’s Bend, Alabama

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  • Mid 20th Century African American Southern Quilt in Red, Purple, Green, Orange
    Located in Barrington, IL
    African American Southern hand stitched quilt from the mid 20th century. This wonderful geometric pattern quilt is very similar in design to the 19th and early 20th century quilts made by African Americans in Gee's Bend, Alabama in the Southern Region of the United States. The Gee’s Bend quilts typically have a geometric straight line design rather than the floral patterns from the New England area of the US and the material used is pieces of the old clothing that have been repurposed. The African American Southern quilts from the 19th and the early 20th century have become very collectable and extremely desirable. Dimensions: 60” x 90” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Southern United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good African American Quilts, Southern Quilts, Gee’s Bend Quilts, Alabama Quilts, 19th Century Quilts, African American Art, Antique African American Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log...
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    Mid-20th Century American Quilts

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    Cotton

  • An American Civil War Era African American Southern Quilt From the Deep South
    Located in Barrington, IL
    An American Civil War era African American Southern quilt circa the 1860-1870s from Alabama or Georgia in the American deep south.  The quilt is hand stitched from wool and homespun blankets.   The design consists of squares of diagonally stitched pieces of clothing material in navy blue, brown, red and gray pieces.  The material is probably clothing from the American Civil War era that has been repurposed into this beautiful folk art creation by African Americans in the deep south.   The backing of the quilt is made of red and gray stripe textile.   19th century African American Southern Quilts have become very collectable and extremely desirable.  From the collection of an attorney who has been practicing Civil Rights Law in the deep south states including Alabama and Georgia, with the interest of the African American Civil War era folk art creations. Dimensions: 63” x 73” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Alabama, United States Material: Cotton, wool Condition: Good African American Quilts...
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    Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

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  • 19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania
    Located in Barrington, IL
    This beautiful American Applique Quilt was hand stitched in the late 1800s in Pennsylvania in the United States. The American Applique Quilt is in “Floral” pattern with red and pink flowers with green stems and leaves on a white field. The quilt was hand stitched of individual pieces in each frame. It is truly a labor of love and dedication. The hand stitched quilts from the 19th and the early 20th centuries have become extremely collectable. Because it is so delicate and so beautiful, it would be a wonderful piece to use as a wall art tapestry. Dimensions: 71” x 72” Date of Manufacture: Late 1800s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton, Applique Condition: Excellent American Applique Quilts, Vintage Pennsylvania Quilts, Antique Applique Quilts, Applique Quilts, Pennsylvania Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt...
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    Antique 19th Century American Quilts

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  • 19th Century American Applique Quilt in Hearts and Tulips Pattern in Ivory, Pink
    Located in Barrington, IL
    This beautiful American Applique Quilt was hand stitched in the late 1800s in Pennsylvania in the United States. The American Applique Quilt is in a “Hearts and Tulips” pattern with pink hearts with green tulips on an ivory background. The quilt was hand stitched of individual pieces in each frame and has tight quitting including “Princess Feather. It is truly a labor of love, dedication and fine craftsmanship. The hand stitched quilts from the 19th and the early 20th centuries have become extremely collectable. Because it is so delicate and so beautiful, it would be a wonderful piece to use as a wall art tapestry. Dimensions: 75” x 79” Date of Manufacture: Late 1800s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton, Applique Condition: Good Hearts and Tulips Quilts, American Applique Quilts, Vintage Pennsylvania Quilts, Antique Applique Quilts, Applique Quilts, Pennsylvania Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American Textiles...
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    Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

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    Cotton

  • 19th Century Hand Stitched American Amish Crib Quilt in Pink, Ivory, Navy Blue
    Located in Barrington, IL
    19th century hand-stitched and quilted American Amish Crib Quilt in a” Diamond in a Square” pattern from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The quilt has a very fine hand stitching with primary colors of ivory, pink, burgundy, and navy blue. The Amish community in Pennsylvania hand craft the quilts for their own use using the material that they had on hand. It is a beautiful example of an upcycling and reuse of material that has utilitarian functions but is also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it. Dimensions: 32” x 32” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good Amish Crib Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...
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    Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

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  • 19th Century Lancaster County Amish Quilt in Forest Green, Burgundy, Blue
    Located in Barrington, IL
    19th century hand-stitched and quilted American Amish Quilt in a” Diamond in a Square Trip Around the World” pattern from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The quilt has a very fine hand stitching The Amish community in Pennsylvania hand craft the quilts for their own use using the material that they had on hand. It is a beautiful example of an upcycling and reuse of material that has utilitarian functions but is also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it. Dimensions: 73” x 73” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good Amish Trip Around the World Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...
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    Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

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    Cotton

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