Indian vintage kanta quilt

This fine comforter quilt is made from Indian beacon blankets and fine piecework. The condition is very good.

Finely quilted Irish Chain in which the white off blocks are quilted with a variety of patterns that include hearts and feathers. Stitched in two of the blocks are the name Mary and the date 1883 with the 3 backwards. The white background is lighter than appears in the close ups. The zig zag border makes the perfect frame. The quilt is in excellent, unwashed condition with some basting stitches remaining. Measurements are 72" x 84. Made in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia...

This is particularly fine example of a classic Pine Trees (aka Tree of Life) quilt. The stitching is superb with very graceful floral motifs in the four full white off blocks and half wreaths in the partial white areas. It's interesting to see the treatment of the corners of the zig zag border. Two opposing corners match and the other two are each different. The center is interesting in that triangles used throughout the quilt are repeated in red but the greens form diamonds which gives a bold aspect. The quilt has been professionally laundered and is in spotless condition. Measurements are 80 inches...

The interesting use of color make this much more than the usual Pinwheels quilt. All are printed fabrics with the exception of the solid orange triangle...