RARE Antique Baltimore, MD Calamanco Reversible Whole Cloth Quilt c 1790-1810

Item #U-2297    $6,995

Calamanco quilts are the oldest and rarest bedcovers to survive the ages, and this example dates to the late 1700's to early 1800's, making it over 200 years old!  The oldest quilts known today are Whole Cloth quilts made of several panels ~ the panels in this particular quilt, which was deaccessioned from the Baltimore Museum of Art, measure 23-1/2" wide.  According to the BMA, this quilt was a gift to the museum from Emma Needles Dixon in 1944.  These quilts were usually made of wool or wool/silk combinations.  The name Calamanco comes from a Spanish term for worsted wool, and is a glossy fabric which was used for many early bedcovers.  The glazed effect was sometimes made by rubbing the cloth with stones or by applying gum or wax to the wool.  Usually these quilts were owned by wealthy aristocrats because of the cost of importing the fabric and having them professionally quilted.  The front of this quilt, in golden brown, is a wool/silk combination fabric, with a very thin brown wool for the batting.  The back is a finely woven brown wool fabric and the binding is silver-grey wool.  We have never seen quilting as fine as this example, and we've had thousands over the years!  It was quilted with a combination silk/wool thread with a center medallion consisting of roses and pomegranates surrounded by a feather wreath.   Angle quilting, roses and oak leaves make a rectangle around the feather wreath, with a frame of running feather wreaths, and oak leaves and acorns on the borders @ 18 to 20 very neat and very, very tiny stitches per inch counting one side only!  We did find some fabric breaks (as shown) to the golden silk/wool fabric and a fold line hole that goes clear through.  Although this quilt isn't in perfect condition, it's extremely rare to find these early Calamanco quilts, as most have found homes in collections or museums.  Don't miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a fabulous early quilt to complete your collection!

Unusual Antique Pastel Patchwork Cross Quilt

Item #U-2292    $650

This unusual Patchwork Cross quilt, in UNUSED condition, dates to the 1920's and is machine pieced using various pastel Chambray fabrics and other pastel cottons for the pieces, and a bright white cotton for the background.  Each block has a 9 Patch center in a cross configuration, surrounded by triangles, and the blocks are then set on point.  The quilt measures 78" x 78", has a thin cotton batting, a hand applied Chambray binding, and a creamy white back.  HAND QUILTED with light pencil marks visible, it has triple angle quilting across the pieced blocks, square, diamond and Sunflower quilting on the background blocks, and diamond quilting on the border @ 9 very neat and very tiny stitches per inch.  PROFESSIONALLY HAND LAUNDERED FOR THE FIRST TIME, we find no rips, tears, or odors, but one small rust-type stain on the back close to the binding, whch may have been on the fabric before it was used in the quilt.  CLEAN, CRISP & GRAPHIC, YOU WON'T FIND ANOTHER LIKE IT!!



1870s Hand Pieced Album Patch Antique Quilt in Muted Colors

Item #U-2290    $750

From the 1870's comes this HAND PIECED Album Patch quilt.  The patches were made with cotton scraps including a bright blue strip with a floral center on a chocolate brown print with colorful florals, and it's counterpart on an olive green ground used for a few pieces and for the frame, with a creamy white for the background.  The striped pattern makes this ordinary Album Patch extraordinary!  Measuring 85" x 73", it has a thin cotton batting with seed fragments, a hand applied pink floral on tan binding, and a creamy white back.  HAND QUILTED with outline quilting around the Album Patches, angle and diamond quilting on the pieces, Chevron quilting radiating outward from the white blocks making square centers, and diamond quilting on the border blocks, frame and borders @ 6 to 7 stitches per inch.  PROFESSIONALLY HAND LAUNDERED, we find a couple small fabric splits in the prints near the edges, but no rips, tears, stains or odors.  It appears that some feed sacks were used for the background as we found one area (shown) with lettering!



Fabulous 1870's Antique Ducks in the Pond Quilt

Item #U-2278    SOLD!!

Such a FABULOUS quilt, this 1870's Ducks in the Pond Patchwork quilt is HAND PIECED using many different period cotton prints for the tiny 1/2" 9 patch blocks and 1/2" x 1-7/8" triple bar blocks.  The pieced blocks are arranged in rows with Indigo blue and white gingham, a button and loop print on bright red, brilliant blue prints, and black & white prints for the ducks, Cheddar for the block background, and an interesting black & green print with white squares used for the alternating blocks and borders.  It also has a 1-3/8" wide Cheddar frame and double corner blocks in Turkey Red ~ VERY STRIKING!  Measuring 79" x 75", it has a very thin cotton batting with a few seed fragments, a hand applied binding, and a white back.  HAND QUILTED with straightline quilting over the entire face, and angle quilting on the borders @ 9 to 10 very neat and very tiny stitches per inch counting one side only.  In UNUSED, UNWASHED condition, we found no rips, tears, stains or odors, just a CLEAN, CRISP MINT CONDITION QUILT ~ A COLLECTORS DREAM!! 

Unique Dated Red White & Blue Antique State Quilt

Item #U-2273    $1,800

Such an UNUSUAL quilt, this red, white & blue State quilt was made as a Christmas gift in 1933 with the date and Byoy or Bror embroidered on opposite bottom corners (see photo).  48 States are depicted with something unique to each State in HAND EMBROIDERY in colorful cotton floss on 6" square pieces of bleached muslin, with Indigo blue blocks with white embroidered stars inside red embroidered circles surrounding them.  In the center of the quilt is Lady Liberty's hand and torch with golden rays radiating out over red, white & blue blocks.  There's even 2 Uncle Sam hats and stars on some of the white blocks - VERY PATRIOTIC & FOLKY!  The quilt measures 88" x 75", has a thin cotton batting, a hand applied binding, and a solid navy cotton back.  HAND QUILTED with stitch-in-the-ditch quilting around each block @ 7 stitches per inch.  In "as found" UNUSED condition, we see no rips, tears or odors, just one spot near the top binding (see photo) and some color fade on the top and bottom binding and on the back.  A previous owner added a sleeve so that this masterpiece could be hung on a wall as a striking focal point!




Rare Antique Crewel Work Tree of Life Table Rug on Black Wool

Item #U-2262    SOLD!!



We believe this Crewel work or Embroidery Work Tree of Life rug dates to the early to mid 1800's but, if it was used on a floor, it's had very little traffic!  Therefore, we're calling it a Table Rug which was displayed on top of a table or chest.  The maker used black wool (Baa Baa Black Sheep!) which was pounded into a 72" x 46" rectangle, including the 1-1/2" fringed sides and ends, then embroidered an elaborate Tree of Life in oranges, yellows, grey and pink wool thread including berries and star shaped flowers and other unusual flora.  The rug is missing some stitches as shown and has a 6" cut (someone placed clear packing tape to seal it on the backside), but no other damage.  See how brilliant the colors are on the back in the last photo!  A VERY, VERY RARE PIECE!!!





Antique Carolina Lily Quilt with Urns

Item #U-2260    $750

We were pleased to be able to purchase this c 1870's colorful Carolina Lily in urns quilt.  Featuring 20 Lily blocks HAND PIECED using Turkey Red, golden yellow, and pale green for the lilies, a clear blue for the double handled urns, and bright white for the background.  It measures 90" x 75", has a thin cotton batting with a few seed fragments, a hand applied green binding (has some old split sew-ups), and a bright white back.  HAND QUILTED with outline quilting inside and outside the pieces, square quilting on the background, and angle quilting across the frame and borders @ 8 stitches per inch.  PROFESSIONALLY HAND LAUNDERED, we found some muting of the green fabrics, but no rips, tears, stains or odors.  A BRIGHT, CLEAN, COLORFUL QUILT!!




Fabulous Flying Geese Pyramids Antique Quilt

Item #U-2230    $899

From the 1880's (with earlier prints), this Triangles quilt is HAND PIECED using many cotton scrap bag prints for the triangles including Indigo, copper toned madders, black & white, etc., and a bright white cotton for the background.  The maker also added a triangle frame using a double pink stripe print, an overdyed green print, and a bright white.  The quilt measures 84" x 74", has a thin cotton batting with a few seed fragments, a machine applied double pink print binding, and a bright white back.  HAND QUILTED by several hands with straightline quilting across the pieces and the pieced frame, 1/2" square quilting on the white background, and angle quilting on the borders @ 8 to 11 neat and tiny stitches per inch counting just one side.  PROFESSIONALLY HAND LAUNDERED, we find no rips, tears, stains or odors.  Someone added a sleeve to the back so the quilt could be hung and enjoyed.  CLEAN, CRISP & VERY, VERY GRAPHIC!!




1860's Antique Courthouse Steps Log Cabin Quilt

Item #U-2227    $499

A very colorful Courthouse Steps variation of a Log Cabin quilt, this 1860's example, from a private collection in the Ohio River town of Portsmouth, is HAND PIECED using silk, velvet, wool and glazed (Chintz) cotton scrap bag fabrics for the 1/2" to 1" wide strips.  Measuring 82" x 72", it has no batting, an invisible binding and a wonderful wine colored Chintz back.  Tiny knots in black floss hold the front to the back.  We find some deterioration to the silk pieces, slight mothing damage to a few of the wools, some velvet nap loss to the brown velvets, and some fading along the edges of the back, but no rips, stains or odors.  SUPER GRAPHIC!!




Antique 1870's Sampler Summer Spread Quilt

Item #U-2220    SOLD!!



We were pleased to be able to purchase this 1889 Sampler Summer Spread quilt, HAND PIECED using many cotton and wool scrap bag fabrics from the 1850's to 1880's.   The quilt has 36 sampler blocks including Log Cabins, Chinese Coins, 9 patch, Flying Geese, Pinwheels, Stars, and even a folky 39 star American flag!  Although there never was an "official" 39 star US flag, flag manufacturers betting on early sales made an error in judgment in 1889 by believing the two Dakotas would be admitted as one state and the others would be delayed until after the 4th of July, 1990.  Both Dakotas, Montana and Washington were made into states in November, 1889, and Idaho was admitted July 3, 1890!  So any 39 star flags in existence were probably made in the fall of 1889.   Each block is surrounded by a double pink sashing with overdyed green cross blocks and border.  The quilt measures 68" x 66", has no batting, a creamy white back, and a binding made by bringing the border fabric around to the back and hand stitching in place.  The back is held to the front by periodic single stitches.  In "as found" condition, we see no rips, tears or odors, but a couple light and small storage spots and a few areas in the overdyed green that have color migration.  A FABULOUS SAMPLER QUILT TO ADD TO OR START YOUR SAMPLER COLLECTION!




Vibrant Antique Pinwheel/Blades Quilt

Item #U-2218    $599

This 1930's UNUSED Pinwheel/Blades quilt was HAND PIECED using bright & colorful period cotton prints and solids for the pinwheel/blades including dark navy blue for the centers and inner points, bright red for the outer points, and a bright white for the background.  Measuring 82" x 80", it has a thin cotton batting, a hand and machine applied bright red binding, and a white back.  HAND QUILTED with light pencil marks visible, it has outline quilting inside each piece, diamond quilting on the white background, and running diamond quilting on the borders @ 6 stitches per inch.  PROFESSIONALLY HAND LAUNDERED FOR THE FIRST TIME, we find no rips, tears, stains or odors, just a BRIGHT, CLEAN, GRAPHIC QUILT!!  GREAT QUILT FOR A CHILDS ROOM!!




Antique Sampler Quilt

Item #U-2216    $1650

This 1880's Sampler quilt is HAND PIECED using period cotton fabrics.  The maker used 30 sampler blocks including Flying Geese, Ocean Waves, Carolina Lily, Baskets, Bow Ties, Stars, Rolling Stones, Mariners Compass, Drunkards Path, Pinwheels, and many blocks of the makers own design.  The alternating blocks were made with other cotton fabrics including fugitive purple, paisley, dotted, and Indigo prints.  The maker also added a border made with 3" squares including prints and solids.  Measuring 80" x 66", it has a thin cotton batting, a hand applied burgundy printed binding, and a bright white back.  HAND QUILTED with straightline quilting on the sampler blocks and angle quilting on the alternate blocks and borders @ 9 stitches per inch.  PROFESSIONALLY HAND LAUNDERED, we found no rips, tears, or odors, just one small nip on the binding, a couple light and tiny storage spots, and light sun fade along the center fold line.  MUSEUM QUALITY!!




1860's Patchwork Quilt w/Chintz Borders & Back

Item #U-2215    $1750

From the 1860's comes this marvelous Patchwork quilt, HAND PIECED using many period cotton fabrics for the 2-1/8" squares including many copper toned madder prints, bright prints on chocolate grounds, rusty red checks, and many shirting prints with one Cheddar block in the center of the quilt.  The quilt was pieced so that it has a center medallion!  The borders and backing fabric are brightly printed Chintz (highly glazed cotton).  The quilt measures 78" x 76", has a thin cotton batting, and a hand applied binding made by bringing the backing fabric around to the front and hand stitching in place.  HAND QUILTED with angle quilting covering the entire quilt @ 6 stitches per inch (she was a much better piecer than quilter!).  The initials "B G" are embroidered on one back corner.  In UNUSED, UNWASHED condition, we found a couple small storage spots, but no rips, tears or odors.  One area of the back has 4 patches that look to have been in the quilt since the making, as fabric was very dear in this era when no cotton was being grown in the South.  This quilt was hidden away in a blanket chest and was in a private collection before we were blessed to be able to purchase it.  MUSEUM QUALITY!!




Unusual Southern Sun & Stars Antique Quilt

Item #U-2195    $895

I don't believe we've ever had this pattern before, a Southern Sun quilt from the 1880's.  HAND PIECED using many scrap bag prints and solids for the Suns with a bright white circle background, an overdyed green floral print for the block background, dark Indigo blue for the sashing, and scrap bag pieced stars as the cross pieces - VERY UNUSUAL!  The quilt measures 88" x 69", has a cotton batting, a hand applied Paisley print binding, and an unbleached muslin back.  HAND QUILTED with running wave quilting over the entire quilt @ 6 stitches per inch.  In "as found", clean condition, we find no rips, tears, stains or odors.  A previous owner hand stitched a 1" wide sleeve on one end of the back for hanging.  If you're looking for a seldom used, GRAPHIC quilt, then LOOK NO FURTHER!!

Antique Hand Pieced Basket Quilt

Item #U-2192    $750

From a famous Ohio business mans' estate (think Baskets!), this 1880's Basket quilt is very eye pleasing with it's 2 color HAND PIECED baskets (a double pink stripe and a solid olive green) set on point, complete with HAND APPLIED handles on a creamy white ground and a dark Forest Green for the sashing and borders.  Measuring 79" x 78", it has a very thin cotton batting and a creamy white back, which was brought around to the front and hand stitched to form the binding.  HAND QUILTED  with double straightline quilting across the baskets, leaf quilting on the background, double straightline quilting on the sashing, and running Chevron quilting on the borders @ 9 neat and tiny stitches per inch.  In clean condition, we found no rips, tears or odors, just a couple tiny storage spots and a couple double pink pieces that have dye misprints.  SELDOM USED, CLEAN & CRISP!






Patriotic Red White & Blue Antique Irish Chain Quilt     

Item #U-2185    $699

From the 1860's comes this patriotic red, white & blue Irish Chain quilt, HAND PIECED (except for corner pieces which were sewn using the latest "modern" appliance, a treadle sewing machine!) using a tiny white dot on Turkey Red and a tiny white bursting star on deep Indigo blue for the chain pieces and borders, and a tiny black bursting star on white for the background.  Measuring 76" x 72", it has a thin cotton batting, a hand applied binding, and a creamy white back.  HAND QUILTED with diamond quilting on the chain pieces, the makers own floral quilting on the background, and angle quilting across the triple borders @ 8 stitches per inch.  In UNUSED, UNWASHED condition, we found no rips or tears, but the occasional storage spot (mostly on the back) and a light cedar smell.  This beauty was made and placed in a blanket chest until it was recently found.  A FABULOUS COLLECTOR QUALITY QUILT!!




Reversible Antique Rolling Stones Quilt with Parrot Tulip Printed Back

Item #U-2169    $599

This Rolling Stones quilt started as an 1880's HAND PIECED top with a chrome yellow red & black print and an overdyed green stars print used for the blocks, and a double pink sprig print for the sashing and borders.  It was finished in the 1920's using a colorful Parrott Tulip printed cotton sateen for the back.  The quilt measures 86" x 78" and has a thin cotton batting.  The binding was made by bringing the double pink border around to the back and hand stitching in place.  HAND QUILTED with angle quilting across the pieced blocks, shell quilting on the double pink alternating blocks, and triangle angle quilting on the borders  @ 6 to 7 stitches per inch.  In clean "as found" condition, we found no rips, tears, stains or odors, just a CLEAN, GRAPHIC, REVERSIBLE QUILT!!




Antique Ocean Waves Quilt

Item #U-2158    SOLD!!



An Ocean Waves quilt collectors would die for, this 1880's version is UNUSED clean, bright & crisp, and made by a Lancaster County, PA maker!  HAND PIECED using cotton fabrics including a black & white tiny circle on rust red and a red dot on white for the wave pieces, a double pink sprig print for the centers surrounded by an overdyed green print, and a lavender floral lattice print for the deep borders.  Measuring 92" x 84", it has a very thin cotton batting and a brown & grey checked back.  The binding was made by bringing the border fabric to the back and hand stitching in place.  HAND QUILTED, with light pencil marks visible, there's angle quilting across the wave pieces, diamond quilting in the double pink centers, and running Chevron quilting on the borders @ 8 stitches per inch.  PROFESSIONALLY HAND LAUNDERED FOR THE FIRST TIME, we find no rips, tears, stains or odors.  GREAT QUILT, GREAT COLORS ~ AN ASSET TO YOUR COLLECTION!!




Antique Irish Chain Crib Quilt

Item #U-2147    $299

Such a cutie, this c 1890's Irish Chain crib quilt is HAND PIECED using just 2 fabrics - a tiny red dot on white for the chain pieces, and an overdyed green for the background.  Measuring 46" x 46", it has a very thin cotton batting, and a pastel floral printed back, which was brought around to the front and treadle sewing machine stitched to form the binding.  HAND QUILTED, with square quilting on the pieces, and diamond quilting on the frame @ 9 neat and tiny stitches per inch.  PROFESSIONALLY HAND LAUNDERED, we find no rips, tears, or odors, just one light spot as shown in the close up photo.





Unique Antique 2 Color Irish Chain Quilt

Item #U-2105    SOLD!!



Wake up with a "rosy" attitude under this c 1910 Irish Chain quilt, all HAND PIECED using old rose percale and bright white cotton fabrics.  This quilt comes from the Patton sisters estate sale in White Cottage, Ohio - a beautiful area of Muskingham County.  The maker also used alternating fabrics just 3/4" wide for the border, making checkerboard corners.  Measuring 78" x 76", it has a thin cotton batting, a hand applied binding, and a bleached muslin back.  OUTSTANDING HAND QUILTING with diamond quilting across the chain pieces, feather wreaths with floral centers on the background blocks, chain quilting on the white frame, and double angle quilting on the borders @ 9 neat and tiny stitches per inch counting just one side.  PROFESSIONALLY HAND LAUNDERED FOR THE FIRST TIME, we find no rips, tears, stains or odors.





Graphic Antique Stairway to Heaven Quilt

Item #U-2052    $550

This pattern is known by several names - Stairway to Heaven, Lightning Streak or Brick Road.  Dating to the 1880's, it has pieces 6" x 3" made from cotton scrap bag leftovers including double pink, Indigo blue, Cadet blue, overdyed green, shirting prints and various colored plaids and solids, with a Cadet blue printed border and red printed binding.  Measuring 86" x 72", it has a thin cotton batting, a hand applied binding, and a light tan plaid back.  HAND QUILTED with light pencil marks visible, it has angle quilting over the entire quilt @ 9 neat and tiny stitches per inch.  PROFESSIONALLY HAND LAUNDERED FOR THE FIRST TIME, we find no rips, tears, stains or odors, just a CLEAN, CRISP, GRAPHIC QUILT!!




Patriotic Tumbling Blocks Antique Quilt

Item #U-2031  $449

From the early 1900's comes this unusual Tumbling Block Chain quilt, both machine & hand pieced using cotton fabrics ~ a deep solid red and a bright Royal blue for the blocks, and white for the background, with a Royal blue border.  Measuring 81" x 68", it has a thin cotton batting with a few seed fragments and a white back, which was brought around to the front and hand stitched to form the binding.  HAND QUILTED with outline quilting inside each of the blue pieces, a diamond in square quilted on each red piece, square quilting with Chevron corners on the white background, and rope quilting on the borders @ 9 neat and tiny stitches per inch counting only one side.  PROFESSIONALLY HAND LAUNDERED, we found no rips, tears, stains or odors, just a CLEAN, CRISP, PATRIOTIC QUILT!!

Chambray & Indigo Jacobs Ladder Antique Quilt

Item #U-2013    $549

From the 1890's comes this hand and machine pieced Jacobs Ladder Variation quilt, made with cotton fabrics - lots of Indigo & Cadet blue prints, ginghams in many colors, with stripes, plaids and solids for the pieces, and a red Chambray for the background. Measuring 84" x 78", it has a thin cotton batting and an unbleached cotton back. HAND QUILTED with angle quilting across the pieced blocks and diamond quilting on the background blocks @ 8 stitches per inch. In UNUSED, UNWASHED, CRISP CONDITION, we found no rips, tears or odors, just a couple light spots - MINT!!

Unique "Propeller" Documented Antique Appliqué Quilt

Item #U-2002    $295

 

We wonder what was going through the makers mind when she designed what we call The Propeller Quilt. Perhaps she had just taken a voyage or lived near the water - we'll never know! We were told by a great-grandson that this quilt was made by Marisa Cook, a descendant of James Cook, the explorer. Dating to the 1880's, the quilt is HAND PIECED using what is now tan cotton for the propellers and most of the sawtooth inner frame, a deep Turkey Red for the outer frame and a few of the sawtooths, and a bright white for the background. Each of the propellers is machine appliquéd to the background with dark brown thread. The quilt measures 75" x 72", has a thin cotton batting with seeds and a bright white back. The binding was made by bringing the border fabric around to the back and hand stitching in place. HAND QUILTED with Chevron quilting over the face making concentric squares, and angle quilting across the sawtooth frame and borders @ 9 neat and very tiny stitches per inch counting only one side. PROFESSIONALLY HAND LAUNDERED, we found no rips, tears or odors, but a couple ink stains on the back only. GREAT GIFT FOR THAT BOATING ENTHUSIAST IN YOUR LIFE @ A GREAT PRICE!!

 

Dated 1875 Hole in the Barn Door Antique Quilt

Item #U-1025   $1,350

 

It's unusual to find a Hole in the Barn Door antique quilt, let alone one that's dated!  This fine example, dated 1875 in one corner, is HAND PIECED using cotton fabrics including several copper toned madder prints and a rust red print for the "doors", a black bar on white shirting print for the "hole" and block background, a dark forest green for the background blocks and borders, and a cinnamon pink print for the binding, 2-1/2" wide frame and 1" wide zig zag on the borders.  Measuring 76" square, it has a very thin cotton batting, a hand applied binding, and a mint green plaid back.  HAND QUILTED with Chevron quilting on the pieced blocks, diamond quilting on the background, double chain quilting on the frame, and Chevron quilting on the border @ 6 stitches per inch.  In UNUSED, UNWASHED condition, we found no rips, tears or odors, just a couple very small storage spots.   CRISP, CLEAN, GRAPHIC, DATED ~ COLLECTOR QUALITY ANTIQUE QUILT!!!

 

Prize Winning Mennonite Basket Sampler Antique Quilt

Item #U-1027    SOLD!!

 

From a private collection comes this wonderful Mennonite made Basket Sampler antique quilt found in Wayne County, Ohio, and dating to the 1880's with earlier fabrics. Each of the 36 basket blocks have HAND PIECED baskets in various cotton prints and HAND APPLIQUED handles, most blocks have a double pink printed background. A tiny white 6 pointed star on deep Indigo Blue was used for the background blocks and borders, and a double pink sprig print was used for the frame and hand applied binding. The quilt measures 69" square and has a marvelous brown and blue plaid back. HAND QUILTED with straightline quilting on the star blocks, diamond quilting on the Indigo blocks, and angle quilting across the frame and border @ 8 neat stitches per inch. In UNUSED, UNWASHED, COLLECTOR QUALITY CONDITION, we find no rips, tears, stains or odors - MAGNIFICENT!! This antique quilt was once entered in the Antique category at the Wayne County, Ohio fair and won Third Place, a hard place to be judged as all the judges are master old time quilters!

 

Folky Aeroplane Antique Quilt

Item #U-1045    SOLD!!

This pattern from the 1920's is a first for us!  It has 25 HAND PIECED Aeroplane blocks, with the Aeroplanes in either Turkey red or red Chambray on bright yellow backgrounds, and U S Flags acting as the sashing with Turkey red and bright white for the stripes, and navy blue blocks with white painted stars (worn off on most blocks) - VERY FOLKY!  The quilt measures 78" x 75", has a thin cotton batting, a machine applied binding, and a creamy white back.  HAND QUILTED with outline quilting inside each piece, and straight line quilting on the sashing and borders @ 8 stitches per inch.  Embroidered in blue on a white center stripe is "Age 79 Mother" , in red, white & blue thread on one corner of the border is "Monroe.Mother" and below that in pink "age 79".  PROFESSIONALLY HAND LAUNDERED we found no rips, tears, stains or odors.  A ONE-OF-A-KIND FOLKY QUILT!!

1880's Very Unique Bowtie Antique Quilt

Item #U-1055  SOLD!!

We've had quite a few Bow Tie quilts over the years, but NONE in such PRISTINE CONDITION!!  This one, HAND PIECED using many period cotton prints, is a fabric collectors dream! Each 5" square block has a different print for the bow tie, surrounded by various cinnamon pink prints, with a brown striped fabric for the background blocks, and the cinnamon pink and brown fabrics alternated for the 4 borders.  The quilt measures 86" x 84", has a thin cotton batting with seeds, a hand applied binding, and an unbleached muslin back.  HAND QUILTED with double angle quilting over the entire quilt @ 8 neat and tiny stitches per inch.  In UNUSED, UNWASHED condition, we find no rips, tears or odors, just a couple light and tiny storage spots.  CLEAN, CRISP & GRAPHIC ~ A ONE-OF-A-KIND MASTERPIECE!!!

UNUSUAL 1870's PIECED & APPLIQUED QUILT w/SAWTOOTH FRAME

Item #U-1061   SOLD!!

We have a large collection of quilt books, but I don't find this pattern in any of them!  Dating to the 1870's it's HAND PIECED in cotton fabrics with squares of cinnamon pink and 3 elongated diamond pieces (a teal & tan print on the outside and a cinnamon pink print in the center) on each corner, and a bright white for the background.  It also has a sawtooth frame in the same prints.  This interesting quilt measures 83" x 70", has a thin cotton batting and a white back, which was brought around to the front and hand stitched to form the binding.  HAND QUILTED with diamond quilting on the square pieces, outline quilting on the elongated diamond pieces, alternating square and diamond quilting on the sashing, outline quilting inside each sawtooth piece, and angle quilting on the border @ 8 neat and tiny stitches per inch.  PROFESSIONALLY HAND LAUNDERED, we found no rips, tears, stains or odors, but some light color changing of the teal/tan prints.  A CLEAN, CRISP, GRAPHIC QUILT!!!

UNIQUE AFRICAN AMERICAN LOG CABIN/BARS QUILT

Item #U-1070    SOLD!!

This quilt comes directly from a member of the Tyson family in Mississippi (yes, THAT Tyson!) and was made by ex-slaves using scraps from the "Big House".  The maker used the cotton scraps to make a combination Log Cabin/Bars quilt on the front, with the reverse being a 2 color bars quilt.  HAND PIECED, it's an antique fabric lovers dream with many crisp, period fabrics (with some dating to the 1860's), including many dark Indigo blue prints, and even a black & white print of a child on a sled!  The quilt measures 86" x 78" and, coming from Mississippi, has no batting.  The Bars back is HAND PIECED using just 2 fabrics - a leaf print on burgundy, and a blue & cream paisley type print.  An invisible binding holds the back to the front.  This Southern quilt, also known as a Summer Spread, is UNUSED & UNWASHED.  We found no rips, tears or odors, but a couple pieces with staining which appears to have been there prior to being used in this quilt.  Fabric was hard to come by in those days, so every scrap was used, even the soiled ones!  This quilt has been properly cared for and passed down from generation to generation of the Tyson family and remains as crisp as the day it was made!   A RARE FIND ~ DON'T MISS OUT!

SHELBURNE MUSEUM FOUNDERS REDWORK BASKET QUILT

Item #U-1071    $699

We were pleased to be able to purchase quilts from the collection of Electra Havemeyer Webb, founder of the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, VT several years ago. This 1880's example is a combination Chips in the Basket with each alternating block having folky Redwork embroidery including several botanicals, children and animals. The basket blocks are HAND PIECED using red & white stripes or prints and overdyed green fabrics for the chips, a copper toned madder brown print for the baskets, and a creamy white cotton for the background. Measuring 74" x 62", it has a thin cotton batting with seeds, a machine sewn invisible binding, and a red parasol print on white shirting fabric for the back, held to the front by the invisible binding. In UNUSED, UNWASHED condition, we find no rips, tears or odors, but some storage spotting as can be expected.