Stag and Hounds Folk Art Quilt: Circa 1870; Pennsylvania
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Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts: Pre 1900: Item # 1291585
Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts: Pre 1900: Item # 1291585
Stella Rubin Antique Quilts and Decorative Arts
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Darnestown Maryland
Washington DC Vicinity
301-948-4187
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Darnestown Maryland
Washington DC Vicinity
301-948-4187
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$9,600
$9600.
This extraordinary pictorial quilt depicts images that are both fierce and friendly. On the bottom are hounds chasing stags while on the top is a tree of life surrounded by birds, one of which may be a dove. It's a shame not to be able to speak with the quiltmaker to learn more of her intent but perhaps it is a metaphor for both the danger and kindness of life. Or am I reading too much into it? The quilt is from Pennsylvania; circa 1870's. Measurements are 77" x 78". It is in very good condition. There is a small area of wear on the bottom center and two light brown spots.
This extraordinary pictorial quilt depicts images that are both fierce and friendly. On the bottom are hounds chasing stags while on the top is a tree of life surrounded by birds, one of which may be a dove. It's a shame not to be able to speak with the quiltmaker to learn more of her intent but perhaps it is a metaphor for both the danger and kindness of life. Or am I reading too much into it? The quilt is from Pennsylvania; circa 1870's. Measurements are 77" x 78". It is in very good condition. There is a small area of wear on the bottom center and two light brown spots.
