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Jacob's Ladder Quilt

$1,075
£830.62
€960.28
CA$1,519.05
A$1,703.72
CHF 892.21
MX$20,701.84
NOK 11,329.59
SEK 10,741.25
DKK 7,167.98

About the Item

This is the most interesting version of the Jacob's Ladder quilt pattern that I have seen. The colors and fabrics make it unusual as well as the strong diagonal patterning. Use of the red and indigo next to the light green creates a wonderfully effective streak across the quilt. The green is a very unusual fabric. The backing is a plain cotton muslin. The quilt is in excellent, unwashed condition. Measurements are 74" x 78". Pennsylvania origin; made circa 1890.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 78 in (198.12 cm)Width: 74 in (187.96 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Patchwork,Quilted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Darnestown, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU916045661202

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