Crisp and unwashed Hourglass (aka Bow Tie) quilt in typically late 19th century calico prints. Wonderful small scale to the blocks; each is
3 1/2" square. Lights and darks give a crisscross effect with lots of movement. Measures 77 " square. Frederick County, Maryland origin; circa 1880.
Tightly pieced and quilted Burgoyne Surrounded Quilt in one of the most desirable color combinations of indigo and white. Small pieces; waffle quilted. Washed and fresh. Lots of diagonal movement to this classic pattern. Measures 63" x 80;. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1870.
Exceptional Friendship Quilt in which each block is signed. One block is inscribed "Nancy B. Kellogg's Album Quilt". Many of the surnames are Kellogg but others include: Adams; Boyd; Gibbons; Payne and Leggett. Several mention the relationship of the signer to Nancy Kellogg.
Most of the blocks mention Franklin but others say Owego; Tioga County as well as Mr. Douglas Kellogg from Columbia County. All of these firmly place the quilt in New York State.
Glorious selection of fabric ...click for details
Wild Goose Chase Quilt done with wonderful soft tone chambray cottons. The geese (triangles) and the bars are a slightly different fabric giving a subtle variation to the two. Cable quilting throughout. Excellent condition. Measures 82" x 84". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1920.
Very striking Baskets quilt made more unusual by the fact that it is also a Charm Quilt, that is, each Basket is made from a different fabric. None are repeated. I have never seen a Charm quilt done in this pattern. Beautiful grouping of fabrics; red diagonal grid is very effective in pulling them all together. Crisp, unwashed condition. Has a small light spot visible in third from last thumbnail photo. Measures 91" square, rather large for the time period. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.
Early Variable Stars Crib Quilt done with a nice assembly of calico prints. The center four stars, all in the same materials, form a center medallion. Nicely quilted. The front is in very good condition. Damage to the back, visible in thumbnail photos, does not go through to the front. Measures 41" square. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1870.
Dramatic quilt with the rare combination of Sawtooth Diamond and appliques. Beautiful soft dusty rose color. Very well quilted; pristine condition. Circa 1920. Pennsylvania origin; measures 72" square.
Cotton Crazy Quilt Comforter with wonderful pictorial blocks that include a horse; crow; cat; soldier and a deer (?). Nice variety of fabrics. Good condition; splits in two blocks but the fabric is all there. Heavy batting. New York State origin; circa 1880. Measures 73" x 78".
Beautiful Whole Cloth doll quilt of uncertain provenance. The most likely origins are either French or Indian. Interior fabric is block printed. Outer border is actually made of two bands of calico fabric cleverly seamed to create a herringbone effect. Superb condition. Backing is gauzy white cotton. Measures 14" x 18"; circa 1860.
Extraordinarily rare crewel embroidered Waist Pocket dating to about 1800. Wool on linen with cotton binding. Incredible condition. Unusually bright and colorful. Professionally mounted on stretcher that measures 15 1/2" wide and 18" long. Found in Pennsylvania.
