Richly colored Amish One Patch quilt from Greene County, Pennsylvania. Seems to have been made by someone without tremendous financial resources but with a great color sense. Some of the blocks are pieced together with several pieces of the same materials. Front is wool; backing is cotton flannel. Measures 74" square; circa 1920.
Unusual hooked rug with two totally different textures. The interior striped portion is done in traditional hooking. The border is done by a technique known as prodding. The loose ends give a wonderful hairy effect. That, combined with the loose coloration make a terrific contrast with the structured pattern of the striped center. New York State origin; circa 1920. Measures 39" x 40".
Pristine condition Tumbling Blocks Crib Quilt in a wonderful variety of late 19th century calico prints. Nice scale to the blocks. Border quilted with diagonal lines; quilting outlines the blocks of the body of the quilt. Unwashed condition. Measures 35" x 42". Oley, Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.
Lovely version of Birds in the Air quilt done with small indigo calico and solid white triangles. The triple border is actually made of the same pieces but when arranged in another way, they have a totally different look. Pristine condition; professionally laundered. Very well quilted. Measures 64 " x 74''. New York State origin; circa 1870. Signed "Grace" in ink as seen in last thumbnail.
Exquisitely light and airy Kansas Troubles quilt in pristine, unwashed condition. Wonderful variety of fabrics with well balanced lights and darks. Finely crafted. Unusual quilting pattern of concentric T's. Measures 78" x 90". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1870.
Variation of Lemoyne Stars Quilt pattern that may be unique. Central star is surrounded by a half star in each corner. White background is pieced so that the central star is in a square surrounded by a diamond. All done in a wonderful, richly colored plaid fabric. Nicely quilted. Professionally laundered; excellent condition. Some staining on back but none on the front. Measures 73" x 78". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1870.
This quilt is the fraternal twin of the Basket Weave Log Cabin Item #809351. There is the slightest variation in color tone but essentially, they are a pair. Both have same plaid binding but different backs. This is also in mint condition; lightweight wools. Measures 80"square. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1870.
Puss in the Corner Quilt(aka Improved Nine Patch)with a wonderful border. Half blocks were cleverly used to create an unusual frame. Well quilted; freshly laundered. Measures 76" x 78:; excellent condition. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.
Velvet Hexagons Quilt that has the lights and darks of stained glass. The texture of the velvets combined with the jewel colors give a real richness to this piece. Wonderful striped border. Velcro sewn to back - ready for hanging. Measures 64" x 68". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1920.
One Patch Doll Quilt with a nice assortment of late 19th century fabrics. Wonderful scale to the blocks with each patch less than 3/4" to a side. Some blocks charmingly made of several pieces. Wear to one block visible in thumbnail photo; some wear to the back also seen in close-up. Measures 13" x 19". Probably New England origin; circa 1870.
