Absolutely charming crib quilt that is a miniaturized version of Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Sam. Each dress and shirt is a different fabric. Pristine, unwashed condition. Nicely quilted. Backing fabric of sailboats is equally interesting to use as a wholecloth quilt. Measures 45" x 54". Pennsylvania origin; 1930's.
Crib Quilt consisting of Bars filled with One Patches. Excellent, unwashed condition. Top was made circa 1890 and, based upon the backing, probably quilted in the 1930's. Pieces such as these that are completed a generation later are called Mother-Daughter quilts but do not refer to family relations. Measures 48" x 52"; Pennsylvania origin.
Four Patch Crib Quilt signed "Kathryn Haas 1932" in red stitching. Pristine, unwashed condition. Four patches are made of shirting fabrics. Nicely quilted with cable stitched border. Measures 34" x 40". Pennsylvania origin.
It's difficult to describe this Pinwheels variation quilt as it makes several equally prominent patterns. In addition to what was probably meant as the dominant pattern, the white blocks make Four Point Stars. The; elongated diamonds are an additional pattern. Terrific variety of 1930's fabrics. Excellent condition. Maryland origin; measures 72" x 79".
Droll seems like the best word to describe this unusual 1930's strippy quilt depicting various fruits. The same fabric was pieced in two different colorways to create an unusual palette. Strawberries, pears and apples were printed to look like lace as well as in solid colors. Reverses to a totally different printed backing seen in last thumbnail. Can be used equally well on either side. Pristine condition; measures 76 x 82".
Nanny and her charges are enjoying themselves in this pictorial crib quilt depicting a day at the zoo. Very well quilted and appliqued; unwashed condition. Circa 1930; Pennsylvania origin. Measures 38" x 58". Equally well suited for a boy or girl.
Chinese Coins quilt done in a most unusual palette for the medium heavy wools with which it is made. Soft pastels are not the norm for wool comforters. Pristine condition. Lovely fabrics with soft texture and patterning; satin blanket binding. Measures 70" x 78": Pennsylvania origin. Circa 1930.
Most unusual to have a genuine Lancaster County Amish Bars Crib quilt, but particularly as late as 1950. Fabrics are a combination of rayon and wool knit. Subtle, clearly intentional difference in the bars. The outer two are wider and a different fabric than the central two. Measures 29" x 34".
Pristine pair of Twenty Five Patch quilts in unwashed condition. Wonderful selection of printed fabrics set off against a solid green background. Measure 63" x 86"; Pennsylvania origin. Circa 1930.
Sunbonnet Sue has a friend! Charming combination of Sue with her male counterpart, Overall Sam. Unwashed condition; done on very high quality cotton. Equally suited for a girl or boy. Measures 76" x 85". Leesport, Pennsylvania (Berks County) origin; circa 1930.
