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Item Ships From: USA
20Thc Amish One Patch Crib Quilt-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ohio Amish one patch mounted crib quilt in pristine condition. This amazing one patch cotton crib quilt is in fine condition and ready to hang in your collection.This is from the pr...
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20th Century American Adirondack USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Antique Folk Art Stitched Geometric Patchwork Quilt Blanket Gingham Check
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hand stitched bedspread / blanket / coverlet / quilt featuring checkered geometric blocks of multicolored gingham, divided by white and...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Sue Benner Cellular Structure I Nine Ovals Quilt Circa 2006
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful hand made quilt by famed quilter Sue Benner. According to her site "While pursuing a degree in molecular biology and a master's in biomedical illustration, Sue Benner crea...
Category
Early 2000s American Folk Art USA - Quilts
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Hand Stitched Crib Quilt of a House in a Frame in Red, Green, Peach, Blu
Located in Barrington, IL
25” x 24” x .75” Charming vintage hand stitched small quilt depicting a house in red, peach, green blue, and ivory from the early 1900s. The quilt is beautifully mounted and is ...
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Early 20th Century American USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Southern Quilt in Wedding Ring Pattern in Pale Green, Ivory, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Early 20th century hand-stitched southern quilt top from SE United States most likely North Carolina. It has a “Double Wedding Ring” quilt pattern set on a lime green background w...
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Early 20th Century American USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19th C Nine Patch Chain Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early fabrics crib quilt is in pristine condition. This nine patch quilt is from Berks County, Pennsylvania.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton, Wool
19Thc Finely Quilted Applique Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Applique quilt with very fine quilting and fine applique work. This quilt comes from Pennsylvania.
The condition are very good with minor fade in the border.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19thc Schoolhouse Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early schoolhouse quilt from Pennsylvania in pristine condition.This quilt was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.The turkey red schoolhouses are quite bright ,with no fading.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19Thc Wool Log Cabin Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool log cabin doll quilt from Pennsylvania in fine condition.This comes from a private collection.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack USA - Quilts
Materials
Wool, Linen
One Patch Barnraising Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Barnraising pattern quilt is made with One Patches rather than the usual Log Cabin strips. The sold reds against the printed fabrics make a very strong statement. The prints are...
Category
Early 1900s American Country Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Spiderweb Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
I have delayed posting this quilt because I have been on a search for a name for the pattern. The closest I have come are: The Banner Quilt; A Dainty Quilt and Spiderweb. None seem t...
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1880s American Country Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Orange Peel Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Several features make this quilt quite unusual. Most obvious is the Orange Peel pattern that is not often seen. It is set within concentric frames that are not one hundred percent co...
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1870s American Country Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
New Oxford, Pa. Sampler Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Nine Block Sampler quilt is as bold as they come. Both the scale of the blocks and the use of solid colors make this a standout. The quilt is in excellent, unwashed condition. P...
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1890s American Country Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
20th Century American Amish Bars Crib Quilt in Purple, Blue, Green. Brown
Located in Barrington, IL
20th century hand-stitched and quilted American Amish Crib Quilt in a "Bars” pattern from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The quilt has a very fine hand stitching with primary colors of purple, medium blue, green, and black. The quilt has a brown back and a hanging pocket for display on the wall. The Amish community in Pennsylvania hand craft the quilts for their own use using the material that they had on hand. It is a beautiful example of an upcycling and reuse of material that has utilitarian functions but is also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it.
Dimensions: 28” x 34”
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States
Material: Cotton
Condition: Good
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Mid-20th Century American USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19thc Afro American Pictorial Applique Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 19thc hand applique and hand quilted Afro-American pictorial quilt is in fine condition. It is most unusual the pictorial appliqued birds,people and other animals resemb...
Category
19th Century American Country Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Hand Stitched American Amish Crib Quilt in Pink, Ivory, Navy Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
19th century hand-stitched and quilted American Amish Crib Quilt in a” Diamond in a Square” pattern from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The quilt has a very fine hand stitching with primary colors of ivory, pink, burgundy, and navy blue. The Amish community in Pennsylvania hand craft the quilts for their own use using the material that they had on hand. It is a beautiful example of an upcycling and reuse of material that has utilitarian functions but is also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it.
Dimensions: 32” x 32”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States
Material: Cotton
Condition: Good
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Late 19th Century American Antique USA - Quilts
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Cotton
Early 20Thc Blue & White Applique Snow Flake Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine quilted and nicely pieced snow flake applique blue & white quilt with a great scalloped border.Hand pieced and sewn edging. Robin egg blue & white quilt from Ohio.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Antique Handwoven Navajo Transitional Rug with Traditional Cross-Shape Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover a piece of Native American artistry with this antique handwoven Navajo transitional rug, dating back to circa 1900. Crafted meticulous...
Category
Early 1900s American Navajo Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Wool
19th Century Lancaster County Amish Quilt in Forest Green, Burgundy, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
19th century hand-stitched and quilted American Amish Quilt in a” Diamond in a Square Trip Around the World” pattern from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The quilt has a very fine hand stitching The Amish community in Pennsylvania hand craft the quilts for their own use using the material that they had on hand. It is a beautiful example of an upcycling and reuse of material that has utilitarian functions but is also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it.
Dimensions: 73” x 73”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States
Material: Cotton
Condition: Good
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Late 19th Century American Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Unusual Quilt or Throw Rug
Located in NYC, NY
An unusual quilt with sections that look like children's drawings.
Category
1940s American Vintage USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19Thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool log cabin quilt or barn raising in fine condition. The backing is in a early brown calico fabric.This was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania. The quilt dates from the ...
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Wool
Vintage Uzbek Hand Stitched Silk Quilt in Red, Turquoise, Ivory, Black, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautiful vintage hand-stitched “pieced” silk quilt from Uzbekistan in Central Asia from the mid 1900s. The silk fabric pieces are cut in geometric form and some of them have the design on them. The vibrant colors are red, green, yellow, blue, brown, and black. The quilt resembles the design of the American "Crazy Quilts". The silk quilt would be an ideal piece as a table cover or wall art. The quilt was hand stitched of individual silk pieces in each frame. It is truly a labor of love and dedication. The hand stitched quilts from the 19th and the early 20th centuries have become extremely collectable. One reason is the delicate nature of such items. Because it is so delicate, it would be a wonderful piece to use as a wall art tapestry.
Dimensions: 39” x 73”
Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Uzbekistan, Central Asia
Material: Silk, Cotton
Condition: Good
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek USA - Quilts
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Cotton, Silk
Early 20Thc Wool Amish Pennsylvania Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine all wool bars quilt is from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and has very fine tight quilting & in very good condition. The simple cool colors are also amazing as it goes wit...
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage USA - Quilts
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century African American Southern Quilt in Red, Purple, Green, Orange
Located in Barrington, IL
African American Southern hand stitched quilt from the mid 20th century. This wonderful geometric pattern quilt is very similar in design to the 19th and early 20th century quilts made by African Americans in Gee's Bend, Alabama in the Southern Region of the United States. The Gee’s Bend quilts typically have a geometric straight line design rather than the floral patterns from the New England area of the US and the material used is pieces of the old clothing that have been repurposed. The African American Southern quilts from the 19th and the early 20th century have become very collectable and extremely desirable.
Dimensions: 60” x 90”
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Southern United States
Material: Cotton
Condition: Good
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Mid-20th Century American USA - Quilts
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Cotton
19Thc Applique of Wreath of Roses From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wreath of roses applique quilt from Pennsylvania in pristine condition.This quilt is finely appliqued & nice quilting.
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Early 20Thc Red & Blue School House Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky school house quilt in red ,white & blue is in fine condition.We believe its from a mid west collection.
Category
1910s American Folk Art Vintage USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Miniature Nine Patch Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Miniature Nine Patch quilt is one of the smallest in scale that I have seen. Each block measures less than 2 inches to a side. It is from the collection of the Packwood House Mu...
Category
1880s American Country Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Kentucky Crossroads Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This unusual patchwork quilt most closely resembles Kentucky Crossroads and Sawtooth. The patterns are combined, though, as to create multiple additional designs. One can see Tree Ev...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
NY Beauty Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This quilt pattern was given the name New York Beauty in 1930 by Mountain Mist, the company that published patterns. Versions of the design existed earl...
Category
1930s American Country Vintage USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Mennonite Lone Star Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Lone Star (aka Star of Bethlehem and Texas Star) is always a bold, vibrant pattern. This example is more so than many because of the intense indigo ground. The diamonds making up the...
Category
1890s American Country Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Starbursts Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Starbursts are just the beginning of the patterning of this exciting quilt. Diamonds are filled with Robbing Peter to Pay Paul type circles that look quite different when used in hal...
Category
19th Century American Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Oakleaf Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This is a beautifully made version of a tradtional Oakleaf patern quilt. The rust (or brick) color appears to come forward while the yellow recedes. The border is a paisley and flora...
Category
1870s American Country Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Carpenter's Square Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Carpenter's Square is more complex than most. It has nine borders of slightly graduated sizes and more squares than one usually sees. It is nicely quilted with diagonal lines in...
Category
1870s American Country Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Nine Block Sampler Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Nine Block Sampler quilt is as bold as they come. Both the scale of the blocks and the use of solid colors make this a standout. The quilt is in excellent, unwashed condition. P...
Category
1890s American Country Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19thc Antique Quilt Mennonite Wool Stars with Embroidery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super amazing wool plaid pieced stars is in mint condition. The surround stars have embroidery around the blocks. The backing is a floral wool backing.The border is a teal blue ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Wool
20th Century Red Mola Quilt, Kuna People, San Blas Islands, Panama
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th century Mola quilt, Kuna People, San Blas Islands, Panama
This large quilt is composed of thirty-six molas, including some depicting various animals and sea creatures, Jesus Ch...
Category
1970s Congolese Tribal Vintage USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
An American Civil War Era African American Southern Quilt From the Deep South
Located in Barrington, IL
An American Civil War era African American Southern quilt circa the 1860-1870s from Alabama or Georgia in the American deep south. The quilt is hand stitched from wool and homespun blankets. The design consists of squares of diagonally stitched pieces of clothing material in navy blue, brown, red and gray pieces. The material is probably clothing from the American Civil War era that has been repurposed into this beautiful folk art creation by African Americans in the deep south. The backing of the quilt is made of red and gray stripe textile. 19th century African American Southern Quilts have become very collectable and extremely desirable. From the collection of an attorney who has been practicing Civil Rights Law in the deep south states including Alabama and Georgia, with the interest of the African American Civil War era folk art creations.
Dimensions: 63” x 73”
Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Alabama, United States
Material: Cotton, wool
Condition: Good
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Late 19th Century American Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Hand Stitched Applique Quilt in Basket Pattern in Ivory, Brown, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
This beautiful American Applique Quilt was hand stitched in the early part of the 20th century. The American Applique Quilt is in a “Basket” pattern with the basket in brown color and the flowers in yellow, pink, and ivory on an ivory background. The quilt was hand stitched of individual pieces in each frame. It has four columns with each column having five baskets. It is truly a labor of love and dedication. The hand stitched quilts from the 19th and the early 20th centuries have become extremely collectable. Because it is so delicate and so beautiful, it would be a wonderful piece to use as a wall art tapestry. The quilt was recently professionally hand washed and it is pristine clean and smells wonderful and ready to be used.
Dimensions: 74” x 87”
Date of Manufacture: Early 1900s
Place of Origin: United States
Material: Cotton, Applique
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
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Early 20th Century American USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Stars Quilt in Garden Maze
Located in Darnestown, MD
Vibrant and unusual combination of a Garden Maze quilt pattern with LeMoyne Stars. In addition, Stars around the maze make a lively design with their...
Category
1860s American Country Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Antique Americana Quilt with Fan Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique hand-made quilt circa 1890-1900s originated from Ohio. The quilt features a striking patched square pattern with fan motifs, all hand stitched with colorful cotton appliqu...
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1890s American American Classical Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Postage Stamp Quilt with Wild Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and wild postage stamp quilt with small one inch pieces and has a railroad slats borders. It is a contained miniature Philadelphia pavements. The backing is in a vibrant red polished cotton. The front is a mix of red and black polished cotton...
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20th Century American Adirondack USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wool log cabin quilt is in very good condition with a reversible one patch backing. This quilt was found and made in Pennsylvania.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Applique Quilt in Hearts and Tulips Pattern in Ivory, Pink
Located in Barrington, IL
This beautiful American Applique Quilt was hand stitched in the late 1800s in Pennsylvania in the United States. The American Applique Quilt is in a “Hearts and Tulips” pattern with pink hearts with green tulips on an ivory background. The quilt was hand stitched of individual pieces in each frame and has tight quitting including “Princess Feather. It is truly a labor of love, dedication and fine craftsmanship. The hand stitched quilts from the 19th and the early 20th centuries have become extremely collectable. Because it is so delicate and so beautiful, it would be a wonderful piece to use as a wall art tapestry.
Dimensions: 75” x 79”
Date of Manufacture: Late 1800s
Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States
Material: Cotton, Applique
Condition: Good
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Late 19th Century American Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Double Wedding Ring Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 20thc yellow & white double wedding ring quilt has a Dutchy Pennsylvania calico fabric.The quilting is very good and piecework too. This ...
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1940s American American Classical Vintage USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
American Folk Art Child's Quilt, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
American folk art child's twenty-four star quilt in blue and white, 1930's or later, mounted.
Dealer: S138XX
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Early 20th Century Folk Art USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Light and Dark Calico Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Light and Dark Log Cabin quilt has more depth than the usual version of this pattern. The blocks are outlined with both red and indigo creating a frame around each of the diamon...
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1880s American Country Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Handmade Rajasthani Patchwork Tapestry, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Rajasthani Patchwork Tapestry, handcrafted, of several small irregular embroidered “patches” heavily embroidered with gold and silver paper-wrapped threads couched down in a multitude of colors, some with reflective mirror...
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania
Located in Barrington, IL
This beautiful American Applique Quilt was hand stitched in the late 1800s in Pennsylvania in the United States. The American Applique Quilt is in “Floral” pattern with red and pink flowers with green stems and leaves on a white field. The quilt was hand stitched of individual pieces in each frame. It is truly a labor of love and dedication. The hand stitched quilts from the 19th and the early 20th centuries have become extremely collectable. Because it is so delicate and so beautiful, it would be a wonderful piece to use as a wall art tapestry.
Dimensions: 71” x 72”
Date of Manufacture: Late 1800s
Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States
Material: Cotton, Applique
Condition: Excellent
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19th Century American Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19Thc Antique Quilt in Blue & White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc mini pieced blue & white quilt in a corn & beans pattern is in fine condition.The piece work is superb and also very fine stitching as well. This quilt was found in O...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Pennsylvania 19Thc Mini Postage Stamp Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early mid 19thc mini pieced postage stamp chain crib quilt from Pennsylvania has a amazing diamond border and in pristine condition. This crib quilt has been professionally fra...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton, Plexiglass
1930's Appliqué Eagle Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Appliqué eagle quilt From Pennsylvania. This Quilt is in great condition & has Fantastic Piecing & Quilting.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Beautiful Hand Sewn Amish Bridal Quilt in Excellent Condition
By Amish Quilts
Located in Larkspur, CA
Beautiful Hand Sewn cotton Amish Bridal quilt in excellent condition. Multiple stitching per inch.
Category
Early 20th Century American USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Commemorative African Quilt, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Handmade Commemorative African Quilt Textile, Early 20th Century
A remarkable textile, listing the names and depicting the symbols of the rulers (“Ahosu”) of the West African region...
Category
Early 20th Century Beninese USA - Quilts
Materials
Textile
19th Century Four Patch Patriotic Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Patriotic four patch crib quilt from Ohio.The condition is very good and has great inner borders.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19th C Postage Stamp Crib Quilt- Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Postage stamp crib quilt on a stretcher. This is wired on top and the side.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Blue & White Irish Chain Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Blue & white Irish chain quilt with fine quilting.This quilt is in great condition.
Category
1870s American Adirondack Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Irish Chain Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Antique Mennonite American Quilt. 5 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare antique American Mennonite quilt, country of origin: America, circa 1860. Size: 5 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.6 m x 1.68 m)
This rare, Mennonite antique America quilt from the 1860’s is a real treasure, as there are few that have survived. The Mennonites are a branch of the Amish community that broke off in the 1860’s over disagreements with the Old Order Amish. The Amish are a group of Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants to America who are known for adherence to strict religious beliefs and conservative views. Their women are notably known for their skill in quilt making.
This brightly colored quilt is in what is known as the log cabin pattern. The squares are made from strips of fabric stacked in a way similar to the stacking of logs used to make a log home. This particular arrangement of colors is known as “streak of lightening” and is a popular Mennonite design. This pattern alternates light and dark diagonal rows of color. The border creates a whimsical frame to the pattern.
These magnificent antique American quilts were often made from scraps or clothing that had worn out its usefulness. The Mennonites were known for their thriftiness and traditions that emphasized gratitude for the gifts one had been given. These designs were not haphazard and required tremendous amounts of planning and thought.
The scraps would be collected and then the colors would be arranged. Finally, the pieces would be cut and stitched together with precision to make a top. Next a fluffy, warm stuffing would be sandwiched between a backing and the top. This would be hand stitched to accentuate the design and to keep the stuffing from shifting during use. This antique Mennonite quilt...
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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique USA - Quilts
Materials
Wool
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