Victorian Crazy Doll Quilt: Circa 1890; Maryland

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #736868

Elegant Crazy Doll Quilt that is much dressier than doll quilts usually are. Handmade lace is an exceptional border for the piece. Embroidery includes nearly every motif typical of Victorian crazy quilts - flowers, fans and butterflies. Better than usual are the chickens, horse and man. Excellent condition. Maryland origin; circa 1890. Professionally framed; measures 23" x 28".

Economy Patch Crib Quilt: Circa 1890; Pennsylvania

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #736813

Pristine condition Economy Patch Crib Quilt. Diagonal grid gives the piece a lots of movement. Because it is square in size, It would be especially effective if displayed on point. Nice variety of fabrics with an especially unusual one used for the border. Measures 41" square; circa 1890. Pennsylvania origin.

Cross Roads Crib Quilt: Circa 1880; Pennsylvania

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #730222

Cross Roads Crib Quilt done with unusual prints in a very sophisticated color palette. Each of the light color fabrics depicts nail heads in red and black. Symmetrically arranged to create the appearance of a grid in the center that seems to be underneath the criss cross of each block. Unwashed condition confirmed on the back by remnants of the paper label from the fabric bolt. Has several light smudges. Measures 42" square; Pennsylvania origin. Circa 1890.

Lone Star Quilt: Circa 1870

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #729931

Beautifully quilted Lone Star quilt ( aka Star of Bethlehem or Texas Star) done in a wonderful combination of solid colors. The chocolate brown center is especially effective in creating a pulsating core to the star. Several different quilting patterns surround the wreaths. Pristine condition; measures 72" square. Circa 1870.

Chintz Center Medallion Quilt: Circa 1900; Maryland

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #725897

Fabulous Center Medallion quilt with glazed chintz fabrics of the early 19th century probably appliqued 70 years later, circa 1900. Unwashed condition. Stunning design comprised of a variety of birds and flowers and accented by three grand peacocks. Unfortunately, we will never be certain as to why this did not get completed in the 19th century. The good news is that it was well assembled, although at a later date. Some would refer to this as a "mother - daughter" quilt. Maryland origin; measure... Click for details

Trip Around the World Quilt: Circa 1890; Pennsylvania

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #725545

Vibrant and dramatic Trip Around the World quilt framed by a zig zag border that repeats the dark and light of the quilt. Nothing subtle about this; it is totally "in your face". Unwashed condition; one small, light spot on a red block. Measures 83" x 86"; circa 1890. Pennsylvania origin - where else could a quilt like this come from?

Variable Stars Quilt with Bow Ties; Circa 1880; Pa.

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #724783

Fabulous rendition of a Variable Stars quilt that is much more complex than it appears initially. The Hourglass (or Bow Tie) grid is made of blocks that are actually the same as the arms of the stars. The intersections of the grid also form Variable Stars that are the opposite colors of the primary stars. A very lively, unusual combination of patterns. Excellent condition. Measures 70" x 76"; Pennsylvania origin. Circa 1880.

Schoolhouse Quilt: Circa 1880; New England

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #724777

What quilt pattern can be more representative of Americana than little red Schoolhouses? This example is particularly interesting because of the clever resolution of the need to have houses facing both sides of the bed. I don't believe I've seen one before in which the maker alternated the directions of the blocks in the center row. Excellent condition; professionally laundered. Measures 70" x 80". New England origin; circa 1880.

Courthouse Steps Log Cabin Quilt: Circa 1890; Pa.

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #723935

Dramatic wool Courthouse Steps Log Cabin quilt. Dense, rich colors; mostly solid colored fabrics. Looks equally good horizontally or vertically. Light weight batting. Border duplicates logs of the interior. Excellent condition. Measures 72" x 80". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1890.

A Fine Palepai Cloth from Lampung Indonesia

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1837 VR: item #717553
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A Fine Large Palepai Cloth from 'Jabung' 'Lampung' Sumatera' Indonesia. with A Big Ship motive. 19th Century excellence condition size : 267 cm X 59 cm