Twentyfive Patch/Chain Quilt: Circa 1850; Pennsylvania

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #291864

This early Twentyfive Patch pattern is done with a masterful use of fabrics and color. The dark brown corners of each meet to form an additional Four Patch, all done with some of the most lush, unusual fabrics that I have seen. Very good quilting. Has been professionally laundered with several tiny spots remaining. Measures 75" x 78". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1850.

Double X Quilt: Circa 1880; Pennsylvania

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #291862

The maker of this Double X quilt was truly inspired to use the multiple circular quilting patterns in contrast to the geometry of the pieced pattern. Unwashed condition; has several smudges that could likely be removed with a wash. Nice variety of fabrics. Measures 74" x 90". Pennsylvania origin; $725.

Economy Patch Quilt: Circa 1880; Pennsylvania

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #291851

Pristine, unwashed Economy Patch quilt made of a great variety of late 19th century fabrics. Batting is probably a blanket as the quilt is quite heavy but not thick. Lighter colors of the multiple borders wonderfully offset the darker interior. Measures 76" x 68"; Pennsylvania origin. Circa 1880; $1295.

Double Nine Patch Quilt: Circa 1920; Maryland

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1920: item #286246

Many features make this a very well executed version of a Double Nine Patch pattern. The blocks are postage stamp size. Each piece of the Nine Patch measures barely one inch. It is very nicely quilted with a variety of patterns. The colors are well placed with reds consistently making up the center. In addition to the Double Nine Patch pattern, it is laid out so that one gets a diagonal chain effect as well. Has been professionally washed. Measures 78" x 92"; Maryland origin; $695.

Bear's Paw Quilt: Circa 1870; Maryland

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #286243

This Bear's Paw has the quilting and border treatments typical of many of Maryland's finest nineteenth century quilts. The double sawtooth border encases lovely vine quilting. A wreath within a wreath is quilted in each of the white blocks. Measures 94" x 96". Has been professionally laundered. Maryland origin; Circa 1870; $1650.

Garden Baskets Quilt: Circa 1880; Pennsylvania

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #283952

What first appears to be a simple Baskets quilt is actually quite a complex pattern. Multiple designs are created by tilting and turning the direction of the Baskets. Most striking is the Hole in the Barn Door pattern created by the convergence of the four basket bases. Illustrated in Quilts 2004, a copy of which is included with purchase. Circa 1880; Pennsylvania origin. Measures 76" x 62"; $1600.

Double Nine Patch Quilt: Circa 1870; Pennsylvania

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #283950

This is one of the most classic of Double Nine Patch quilts. It is made of 5 compatible prints; has wreaths quilted in the off blocks and clamshells in the outer border. The wide border is a terrific frame for the postage stamp size nine patch blocks. Has several light smudges that I find sufficiently inconsequential that I have not had it washed. Measures 68" x 80". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1870. $2800.

Irish Chain Quilt: Circa 1890; Pennsylvania

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #281557

Very well done version of the Irish Chain, one of the earliest patterns. This example was made circa 1890; finely waffle quilted. Has two different red printed fabrics against a solid white ground. Nicely framed by a wide outer border and two narrow inner borders. Measures 70" x 82"; Bally, Pennsylvania origin. $795.

Cheater's Cloth Straight Furrows Quilt: Ca. 1880; Pa.

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #280491

This is a most unusual Cheater's Cloth fabric done with whimsical detail of the printed embroidery. Three panels are set side by side to effectively create a Straight Furrows arrangement. Unwashed condition. Pennsylvania origin: circa 1880. Measures 79" x 88"; $450.

Centennial Bandanna Quilt with Log Cabin Pattern

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #278178

The Centennial bandanna forms a central medallion for this Log Cabin quilt done in the 1870's. It's always useful to have a date such as on the bandanna in order to verify the age of the fabrics forming the Log Cabin. Slight fraying on the binding and one split in the interior seen on a close-up. Measures 80" x 91"; Pennsylvania origin.