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Pinwheels Variation Quilt

About the Item

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 triangles that create a criss cross. The backing is another print not used on the front. The quilt is in excellent, unwashed condition. Measurements are 76" x 82". Manheim, Pennsylvania (Lancaster County) origin. Made late 1880's.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 82 in (208.28 cm)Width: 76 in (193.04 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Patchwork,Quilted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1885
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Darnestown, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU916044670392

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