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American appliqué quilt square by Rachel G Gilpin, 1845

$800
£608.22
€701.91
CA$1,119.79
A$1,253.86
CHF 654.20
MX$15,277.37
NOK 8,301.36
SEK 7,892.38
DKK 5,239.29
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About the Item

Cotton quilt square with floral appliques cut from a printed chintz and redesigned as a wreath with floral sprigs in the corners. Signed & dated in ink in the center of the wreath: "Rachel G. Gilpin, Baltimore 1845." The work has been archival mat with a beveled linen surround and fitted in a UV filtering plexiglass box frame. American, Baltimore, 1845.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1845
  • Condition:
    Marks, stains, fading, and areas of damage and repair. Overall lovely patina. Wear commensurate with and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 85481stDibs: LU6534238067882

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