Amish Jacob's Ladder Quilt: Circa 1930; Pennsylvania

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1930: item #435067

Unusual center medallion arrangement of the Jacob's Ladder pattern. This Amish quilt is from Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The format of the quilt was most likely influenced by the center diamond and square patterns of the Lancaster County Amish. Wool fabrics; measures 72" x 82". Crude quilting but great graphics. Excellent condition; circa 1930.

Christian Lacroix Tunic Dress BERGDORF's!

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1980: item #432888

Great 1980;s Christian Lacroix tunic dress...well known fine SCHUMACHER tapestry type fabric used by LACROIX to create this artful piece...Bergdorf Goodman tag pictured as well...a size 10 or so. This categforized in vintage arts although it technically is from the very early-mid 1980's, so thanks for helping me begin seeling apparel on Trocadero by placing it in this Vintage category, where 99.9% of my vintage offerings will appear!

Thousand Pyramids Quilt: Circa 1930; Pennsylvania

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1930: item #430496

Unusual variation of Thousand Pyramids pattern consisting of triangles within triangles that contrast solid yellow centers with a tremendous variety of 1930's prints. Pristine, unwashed condition. Wonderful scalloped edge. Beautifully pieced. Measures 73" x 80": Pennsylvania origin. Circa 1930.

Deco Modernist Area Rug ---- Moderne

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Textiles: Rugs Pre 1940: item #429922
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Beautiful hand made art deco rug in browns, pinks, blues and greens. Definitely inspired by designs of the Wiener Werkstatte this item is in great condition with a newly applied linen backing. Measurements are app. 23" X 32".

Circus Crib Quilt: Circa 1930; Pennsylvania

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1930: item #423650

A whimsical Circus theme crib quilt to delight any adult or child. Hand appliqued and embroidered; machine quilted in a pattern of concentric ovals. Wonderfully detailed people and animals. Circa 1930; Pennsylvania origin. Measures 33" x 45 1/2".

Mid Century Modernist Artist made Rug - 1950's

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Textiles: Rugs Pre 1960: item #423566
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Item - California artist made rug circa 1950. Materials - Wool. Condition - very good. Measurements - 34"x 67"

Piano cover embroidery

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1930: item #422169
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Piano Cover Provenance unknown Circa 1925 Silk embroidery on black velvet-type material. Excellent condition. 54"x 52"

African American Birds in the Air Quilt: Ca. 1930; Ky.

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1930: item #420487

Pristine, unwashed Birds in the Air pattern made by the late African American quiltmaker, Jane Ann Hill ( 1879-1966) in Salem, Kentucky. Juxtaposition of solid and printed fabrics adds to the inherent movement of the pattern, really giving the effect of birds flying in the air. Quilting patterns of concentric arcs create further motion. Circa 1930; measures 66" x 77".

Spectacular Figural Glass Beaded Purse

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1920: item #413552
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This beautiful purse, with a single large figure, measures 8 1/4" wide, and 9 3/4" long, plus another 2" for the wonderful 4 color twisted loop fringe.

It features a gentleman in colonial garb, holding a tri-corn hat in one hand and a staff in the other. He is standing on a path which leads to a cottage, surrounded by trees, and highlighted by a red roof, in the background. The setting is evening, with a deep royal blu... Click for details

Sailboats Quilt: Circa 1940; Pennsylvania

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1940: item #409675

Stylized, abstract Sailboats are placed on the most serene color blue water (slightly more greenish in color than in photos). All three colors used are soft and unusual tones. Pristine condition; well pieced and quilted. Measures 80" x 82". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1940.