Unusual pattern applique quilt that most resembles Starflowers or Sunflowers with a Pomegranate border. Nicely quilted. Professionally laundered; pristine condition. Tan colors probably started out as darker browns but there is no evidence of them having faded from green. Measures 66" x 80"; probably Southern origin. Circa 1870.
Original pattern appliqued quilt that can be most closely named Crossed Tulips. The primary pattern has four flowers coming from a central shape. A secondary pattern is created by the meeting of four tulips in the off blocks. Nicely quilted in cross hatch pattern. Framed by a swag and bow border on two sides and double rows of undulating lines on the opposing sides. Very good, unwashed condition with several very light smudges. Measures 79" x 94"; circa 1850.
Eye dazzling variation of a Philadelphia Pavement Quilt. Pristine, unwashed condition with a backing of Bars pattern in the same red and yellow as on the front. The dark color is green, not black, as it may appear on some monitors. The yellow is typical of "Dutchy" quilts found in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Nicely quilted with cross hatch in the body of the quilt and cable in the border. Measures 77" x 88"; circa 1890.
Nine Patch Doll Quilt done in a soft, creamy pink. Excellent condition. What may appear to be slight discoloration is actually the use of two different white fabrics. Machine quilted; measures 19 1/2" x 24". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1920.
Delectable Mountains Quilt with an unusual Wild Goose Chase center. Four borders are very effective in containing this powerful design. Very good condition. Has a patch smaller than a quarter on one edge.
Backing is pieced Bars pattern often seen in southeastern Pennsylvania. Measures 79" square; circa 1880.
Wonderful scale Baskets Crib Quilt in the ultimate color combination of navy and white. Interesting in that it is machine quilted with the basket handles appliqued by hand. Far more often, it is the reverse. Excellent condition. Measures 29 1/2" x 34 1/2". New York State origin; circa 1880.
Powerful Streak of Lightning Quilt with richly colored fabrics. Deep indigo with lighter blue print may "read" black on the computer but is an intense blue as shows on the second two thumbnail images. Water marks on the back do not show through on the front. Front is in excellent condition. Border fabric is used for part of the backing. An unusually bold, dramatic pattern. Circa 1870; New England origin. Measures 76" x 93".
Hourglass (aka Bowtie) pattern crib quilt done with a wonderful light and dark design creating strong diagonals. Pristine, unwashed condition. Light weight as it has no batting. Measures 33" x 34". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.
Nine Patch Crib Quilt that reverses to a Paisley type Whole Cloth .
Nice combination of fabrics used in the Nine Patches and brilliant use of the paisley on the back. Machine quilted. Two very faint smudges visible on the pink; all else in excellent condition. Measures 31" x 36 1/2". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.
Tremendous positive/negative effect in this deep indigo Hearts and Gizzards Quilt. Great touch of Nine Patch corner blocks. Has several nicks on one edge of the binding but everything else in excellent condition. Measures 68" x 78". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.
