Boldly colored chanticleers alternate with delicate hens marching across this unusual quilt. Though a Mountain Mist pattern, it is very rarely seen. The border is full of chicks hatching from their eggs. Embroidered on two of the eggs is "Aunt Kathryn" and "Mother 1932". Made in Loch Haven, Pennsylvania with names of makers and family background available to purchaser. Nicely quilted; finely appliqued and embroidered. Measures 66" x 80"; excellent condition.
This is a most unusual Patriotic Quilt on two counts. The flags are set in reverse which signifies going into combat. When cavalry officers carried flags, the stars pointed forward and the stripes flowed behind. From this came the tradition of showing reversed flags to indicate the strength of going into battle. Second, the flags are set within a Garden Maze pattern which is probably a unique combination of quilt patterns. It would be interesting to know whether the maker had symbolic intentions ...click for details
Princess Feather Quilt with Eagle corner blocks. Extraordinary stipple quilting. A complex border adds to the elegance of this superb rendition of a classic pattern. Professionally laundered and in pristine condition. Ohio origin; circa 1860.
Hawaiian quilts are prized by collectors for their beauty and rarity. The Royal Hawaiian Flag Quilts are the most scarce. The appliqued lettering on this quilt became the motto of the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1843. It translates to - the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.
The eight stripes of the border represent each of the islands of Hawaii. This example was probably made in the first years of the 20th century. Some family history is available to purchaser. It has been professional ...click for details
Exuberant Sampler Quilt from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Very well designed with each of the blocks different and all four corners repeating the Carolina Lily pattern. Combination of original and traditional patterns but most unusual is the "Old Homestead" embroidered inscription below the building. In addition to the pieced and appliqued blocks creating a sampler, the quilting patterns do as well. Each block is well quilted with a pattern relating to the appliqued or pieced design. ...click for details
Unusual Center Medallion Charm Quilt (meaning that no fabric is repeated) in which the hexagon blocks are combined to form the overall pattern as well as corner blocks. Pristine, unwashed condition. Lancaster County, Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880. Measures 78" square.
Signed "Victor" three times on the back.
Stunningly quilted Hawaiian applique. Echo quilting throughout. I see too few Hawaiian quilts to be familiar with the iconography of the appliqued motifs. This most resembles the Crown of Ka'iulani illustrated in Robert Shaw's "Hawaiian Quilt Masterpieces". Excellent condition; professionally laundered. Circa 1930; measures 76" square.
Stunning Mariner's Compass quilt with an equally dramatic border. Well quilted; professionally laundered. Excellent condition. Illustrated in "American Folk Art in Ohio Collections". Circa 1870; measures 75" x 84". One of the finest examples of a very desirable and difficult to execute pattern.
Original pattern floral applique quilt that is simultaneously bold and delicate. The maker took many liberties with nature as the leaves look like oak but the flowers certainly are not. Exceptional quilting. Pristine condition; professionally laundered. Measures 94" x 96". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1860.
Finely appliqued Album Quilt from Harford County, Maryland. Wonderful integration of traditional and original patterns. Quilted in cross hatch pattern with extremely tiny stitches. Original, exuberant border. Pristine condition; professionally laundered. Family name available to purchaser. Harford County is just north of Baltimore, seat of the finest, most desirable mid-19th century album quilts. Measures 84" square; circa 1860.
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