Friendship Quilt, Dated 1846 and Signed

Archives: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #59690

Nearly each block is signed with an inked name. Pristine, un-used condition with a wide variety of red fabrics of the period. Pennsylvania; 1846. Illustrated in "Treasure or Not? How to Compare and Value American Quilts". 94" x 97"

Mariner's Compass Quilt, Pennsylvania Ca 1850

Archives: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #59682

A most unusual choice of colors make this bold pattern even more striking. Crica 1850; Pennsylvania origin. Has probably never been laundered. 89 1/2" x 91"

Floral Wreaths Quilt; Pa.,Ca. 1870

Archives: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #59680

Stylized Maryland Baskets Quilt, Ca 1860

Archives: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #59665

From Westminster (Carroll County) Maryland; circa 1860. This quilt has been professionally laundered. It is beautifully quilted with a wreath in each of the white squares. It has a wonderful array of fabrics. 88" x 96"

Centennial Honeycomb Pennsylvania Charm Quilt

Archives: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #59661

Pristine, un-used condition; made at the time of the Centennial. Pennsylvania origin. Each hexagonal block is a different fabric; none are repeated. The back is pieced in calico bars as was frequently done in eastern Pennsylvania. Overall photo does not display the entire border which is fully intact. 83" x 88"

Wreaths Quilt, Pennsylvania Ca 1860

Archives: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #59655

Unusual variation of this pattern in that the intersections of the wreaths create a secondary pattern. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1860. This quilt has been professionally laundered. There is slight fading along one side, but less so than the photos. Measures 78" x 80"

Extraordinary Figural Microbeaded Purse

Archives: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1920: item #58216
BBO342E

A fabulous turn of the century microbeaded figural reticule, in perfect condition. The landscape depicted is alive with color: the sky is blue and white, the mountains purple, the hills brown and green, the river various shades of blue, the river bank green. Along the right side rises a wonderfully twisted tree, under which stand a human figure dressed in purple and red. The bicolored fringe, the header, cord and ivory silk lining are all in wonderful condition. Measures 8" by 5"; fringe ad... Click for details

Double T Pattern Crib Quilt; Ca. 1880

Archives: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #57346

This crib quilt consists of soft color solid red fabric alternating with two black on white prints. The positive/ negative use of the images is particularly effective. The quilt has been washed during its 120 year lifetime, mellowing the colors with age. The pieced bars on the back are indicative of the quilt's Pennsylvania origin. Measurements are 33 1/2" x 34".

Philadelphia Pavement crib Quilt: Ca. 1920

Archives: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1920: item #57334

Pristine condition example of an unusual crib quilt pattern. All done in shirting fabrics of stripes and small prints from the 1920's. Pennsylvania origin; all cottons. The quilt has been professionally laundered. Dimensions are 39" x 40".

Stunning Rug Design Micro Beaded Purse

Archives: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1920: item #55239
JPH340d

Absolutely stunning rug design micro beaded purse with a Persian feel. The colors are beautifully subtle -- mostly blue, brick red, gold and green. The pattern consists of two central medallions (one blue, one green), set into a red field, then framed in a series of borders, including a wonderful floral and abstract design. Fringe is made of clear beads. Crocheted header and drawstring are beige. Newer blue satin lining. Measures 10 3/4" by 6 1/2", not including fringe. Condition is very goo... Click for details