American Quilt Pineapple Pattern Framed

An American Federal mahogany sideboard with an elongated "D" shaped top above three drawers over cabinet doors and two tall narrow drawers. Detaile...

Chinese expChinese export tea set, Rockefeller pattern, covered tea pot, lidded creamer and lidded sugar urn, purchased at Sotherby's auction by previous owner. China. 18th Century....

"Rockefeller Pattern" / Chinese Export Famille Rose Mandarin-Pattern punch pot (or large tea pot) and cover. Qianlong Period (1736-1795), the vessel finely e...

portrait of a robust gentleman, a fine example of an antique ovular oil on canvas, the work depicts a hale and hearty gentleman with rosey cheeks and curley hair dressed in black, ex...

SPRING LIGHT, American West / California rocky Pacific coast oil on canvas landscape picture by American painter / artist Rod Goebel (1946-1993) impressionist style, signed front low...

Tempest 2002 by Anthony "Tony" Magar (American, 1936-2022) signed, dated and titled verso, signed front, lower right, London born American abstract artist (painter and sculptor) who ...

There is no overarching color composition to either the square sections nor to their associated six-point stars on this richly toned antique quilt. The stars are not perfectly orient...

American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern

Broken Star pattern, patriotic American quilt with 13 stars, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, circa 1915-1920 Broken Star pattern quilt in red, white, and blue solids with a gingha...

Patriotic quilts were often made at the time a state was admitted to the Union. It seems highly probable that this 49 star quilt was made to commemorate the ad...

A beautiful and rare antique American Mennonite quilt, country of origin: America, circa 1860. Size: 5 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.6 m x 1.68 m) This rare, Mennonite antique America quilt from the 1860’s is a real treasure, as there are few that have survived. The Mennonites are a branch of the Amish community that broke off in the 1860’s over disagreements with the Old Order Amish. The Amish are a group of Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants to America who are known for adherence to strict religious beliefs and conservative views. Their women are notably known for their skill in quilt making. This brightly colored quilt is in what is known as the log cabin pattern. The squares are made from strips of fabric stacked in a way similar to the stacking of logs used to make a log home. This particular arrangement of colors is known as “streak of lightening” and is a popular Mennonite design. This pattern alternates light and dark diagonal rows of color. The border creates a whimsical frame to the pattern. These magnificent antique American quilts were often made from scraps or clothing that had worn out its usefulness. The Mennonites were known for their thriftiness and traditions that emphasized gratitude for the gifts one had been given. These designs were not haphazard and required tremendous amounts of planning and thought. The scraps would be collected and then the colors would be arranged. Finally, the pieces would be cut and stitched together with precision to make a top. Next a fluffy, warm stuffing would be sandwiched between a backing and the top. This would be hand stitched to accentuate the design and to keep the stuffing from shifting during use. This antique Mennonite quilt...

This original pattern Mennonite quilt most closely resembles the Philadelphia Pavement pattern. The use of entirely solid colors changes the look consi...