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Early Wild Goose Chase Quilt
$2,450
£1,893.05
€2,188.54
CA$3,462.03
A$3,882.89
CHF 2,033.41
MX$47,180.95
NOK 25,820.92
SEK 24,480.05
DKK 16,336.34
About the Item
Richly colored Wild Goose Chase quilt (aka Geese in Flight) from the early 19th century. Abutting the triangles gives a terrific up and down movement to the "geese". Streak of Lightning border was meant to indicate the end for the head. Clamshell quilting in outer border; diagonal lines and stylized flowers in the triangles.Excellent condition; measures 100" x 104". Probably new England origin. For unknown reasons, a button is sewn to the border as shown in thumbnail photo.
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