Double Nine Patch Quilt: Circa 1870

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #592181

This extraordinary quilt is so much more than a traditional Double Nine Patch pattern. Not only do the alternate blocks form an additional strong pattern; when seen from a distance, the viewer realizes that each Nine Patch block is set in a brown circle, all of which are gracefully connected. Excellent condition; measures 82" x 84". Well crafted. Likely an original patern. Circa 1870.

Magnificent Italian Figural Show Towel

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1910: item #590795
LT0021

Italian drawnwork, needleworked in stunning golden colored thread, highlights this creamy, very drapey natural linen towel. The 21" wide design is of a large fruit filled urn flanked by winged griffins. All four sides have drawnworked hem stitching in the same golden color! It meaures 25" X 46". Perfect,but for a small hand repair on the opposite end and a dropped slub in the linen(shown in last photo) I hardly noticed it until I ironed it after laundering. It truly is a unique and beautiful ... Click for details

Handmade Lace and Triple Monogrammed Belgian Sheet

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1910: item #590605
S0017

This soft natural cotton sheet has a 4" edging of Belgian bobbin lace edging the 17" turndown with hand drawnwork design in each corner of the turndown and flanking the 6" x 2" French monogram, embellished with tendrils and fleur de lis.The triple monogram is AJP or ALP,whichever you fancy!The sheet itself measures 78" X 92" and could even be used for a queen bed.It is in perfect condition,except for a small area needing mending in the lace and a small hand mended hole in the middle of the shee... Click for details

Antique Edwardian Embroidered Linen Boudoir Pillow

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1900: item #590572
P0017

This creamy natural linen boudoir case for pillow or night dress is completely handmade! The beautiful, heavily worked eyelet floral design is so beautifully worked with buttonhole and embroidery stitches and completely edged with handmade lace. It's just perfect! Quite an addition to your bed's pillow collection! It was most likely a trousseau piece,late 1800's. Measures 13.5" X 16.5" with the flap closed.

Antique Aubusson Tapestry Panel, Summer

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Hangings Pre 1900: item #590555

Elegant Antique French 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry Panel representing "Summer", the deep rose gound decorated with naturalistic garlands and rinceaux, centering an oval medallion with the reclining figures of Ceres and a flower-bearing child extended on a wooden stretcher. 40" X 92" The history of tapestry weaving is continuous. In the 5th cent. A.D. and in the centuries immediately afterward, monasteries and convents were the centers of the craft. By the 15th cent., tapestry weaving had re... Click for details

"Dutchy" Applique Quilt: Circa 1890; Pennsylvania

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #590435

Bold applique quilt in the colors so popular in Berks County, Pennsylvania in the late 19th century. The pattern is as "in your face" as are the colors. Mint, unwashed condition. Measures 74" x 76"; circa 1890. Nicely hand quilted and machine appliqued. The blue color may may a little more on the teal/green side than shows on the screen.

Fine Italian 19th Century Tapestry

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Hangings Pre 1900: item #587908
1840

This richly executed mid 19th century Italian tapestry depicting romance in a Spanish town square scene during market time is mounted and framed in an old hand carved wood frame. Featuring a woman selling fruit to a man and his mounted wife. A Prince courting his lover, and a squire courting a maid. This fine tapestry is made of Picardy and Arras wool, Italian silk and Cypriot gold and sliver gilt thread. Circa 1850. h. 22" w. 39".

Pots of Flowers Quilt with Birds: Circa 1890: Pa.

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #587669

Exuberant scale Pots of Flowers quilt with bluebirds enjoying the posies. Well quilted; professionally laundered. Measures 69" x 71"; Pennsylvania origin; circa 1890.

Windmill Blades Log Cabin Quilt: Circa 1870; Pa.

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #587662

Classic Windmill Blades (aka Pineapple) Log Cabin quilt done in beautiful light wools. Has a great deal of whirling movement for which this pattern is known. Excellent condition; desirable piano key border on three sides. Measures 68" x 75". Lancaster County, Pennsylvania origin; circa 1870.

Kansas Troubles Quilt: Circa 1920; Pennsylvania

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1920: item #587449

Pristine and unwashed Kansas Troubles quilt, also known as Sawtooth or Delectable Mountains. The tan is a warm, soft cafe au lait color; it does not have any of the olive tone that may show on your monitor. The use of these two particular solid color fabrics abutting one another makes an unpredictably intense palette. Quilted with pink thread throughout. Measures 88" square; Pennsylvania origin. Circa 1920.