This Four Patch Crib Quilt is dense with color. It is made with a wonderful grouping of late 19th century fabrics. Excellent condition. Lancaster County, Pennsylvania origin. Measures 45 1/2" square.
This unusual Mennonite quilt appears to superimpose circles on the background of a crazy pattern. It has a wonderful balance between order and "crazy". Half and quarter circles are a clever way to frame the entire piece. Embroidered feather stitching in a variety of colors adds further interest. Made of wools with a cotton backing. A note sewn to the quilt reads " Mrs. CH Boyer from Aunt Hannah Walters". Lancaster County, Pa. origin; circa 1890. Outstanding condition.
$3800. for the pair
Separately - $2200. for the quilt on right and $1600. for the left
It is not often that one finds a pair of Amish quilts. They were likely made for two siblings to take to their married homes rather than the twin beds for which we would use them. The Windmill Blades Log Cabins (aka Pineapple Log Cabin) are made of wool on front and back. In addition to being slightly different colors, they are different condition. The tobacco brown quilt on the right is in excellent condition. The left quilt shows somewear, mostly on the back. Both are wonderfully graphic with ...click for details
Elegant Variable Stars Quilt that reverses to a Whole Cloth Glazed Chintz. Stunning selection of early 19th century fabrics. What may appear to be oxidation in the yellow is actually an integral part of the print. Excellent condition. Measures 98" x 101". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1830's.
Beautifully toned Lancaster County Amish Sunshine and Shadows quilt done with every attention to detail. Finely quilted with classic patterns of feathering in the outer border and "pumpkin seeds" in the inner border. Pristine condition. Made with a variety of fabrics including wool; cotton and crepe. Measures 80" square; circa 1930. Darker bottom is a result of uneven lighting; it is not so on the quilt.
Wonderful version of the bold Delectable Mountains quilt done in a palette of unusual, gentle colors. The Variable Star center is a nice touch as are the extra triangles inside the sawtooth border. Excellent condition. Measures 82" square. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.
Early woman's waist pocket made entirely of linen. The front is seven pieces of the same block printed fabric. The backing is plain linen. Excellent condition with both ties intact. Measures 17" tall and 13" at widest. Circa 1820; new England origin.
Unusual Navajo silver cuff bracelet with an oval central turquoise surrounded by a rope design. Three graduated size stones on either side of it are surrounded by silver balls. Nicely hand chased designs throughout. Unusual scalloped sides to the bracelet. Excellent condition; light spots in the central stone are part of the matrix - not damage.
Made circa 1940's.
Soft and lovely Nine Patch Doll Quilt. Solid color fabrics; excellent condition. Hand quilted in a pattern of 1 1/2" squares. Measures 16" x 21". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1920.
