| Antique Folk Art Quilts |
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| About Antique Folk Art Quilts |
| The American folk art style is present in textiles as well as in home furnishings. Antique folk art quilts are wonderfully graphic, naïve pieces of totally original textile art. Sometimes these antique quilts were created by adapting a known pattern in order to free it from its more rigid structure. Appliqued or pieced folk art quilts have unusual configurations of piecing and/or unusual choices of colors and fabrics. A folk art quilt might be embellished with embroidered drawings or paintings, depicting the life of the quilter, such as children’s handprints, houses, farms, or local plants and animals. An antique folk art quilt was usually made from cotton or wool, but very rarely a silk folk art piece will emerge. In these rare cases, a woman might have worked for an affluent family and been given silk scraps for her own use. True folk art quilts were made to be used, not displayed. Fortunately, many have survived because they were washed infrequently or not at all, and especially not washed in a machine. We are indeed fortunate that the washing machine was not commercially available until the 1950’s, or many of our treasured antique quilts would have been ruined by pragmatic women just trying to do their housework! |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8513 Folk Art Corduroy Crazy Quilt with Funky Man c.1890 62 x 64 possibly Maryland $4400 What a rare and unusual folk art treasure! One of Betsey’s personal favorites (and in her home at the moment!) this absolutely fabulous quilt contains velvets, corduroys, upholstery fabrics and even some metallic thread ribbons. Fantastic and naïve embellishments include embroidered drawings of figures, flowers, circular symbols among other totally unique patterns of the maker’s design. Especially endearing to Betsey is the funky man with red hands embroidered on black velvet - thus the title chosen for this work of art. The crazy blocks are, in general, 7 to 8 inches square. The beautiful palette the quilt maker chose consists of blacks, browns, russets, blue, gold, green and coral accents. Embroidery is done in a variety of cotton flosses and is used exuberantly and with a light heart throughout. Ribbons, braiding and twill tape can also be found on the list of embellishments for this piece. Quilting consists of intersecting lines of dark gold stitching within, and outline stitching on the perimeter of, each block. The backing of this quilt consists of two different fabrics: a soft red and green cotton flannel plaid, and a blue, white and red cotton plaid. The binding is an applied ½ inch brown twill that has been treadle machine top stitched. Even though we do not know the actual history of this particular quilt or its maker we easily recognize its value as a warm, vibrant and exceptional piece of American folk art history. Amazing on a wall or as a cuddly quilt.  |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. CON BO Airplane with Eagles Quilt c.1933 74 x 98 Chicago SOLD Wow! This quilt is so special it has been featured in a quilt calendar! Made specifically for the 1933 World’s Fair entitled “The Century of Progress” held in Chicago, Illinois, this amazing airplanes with eagles quilt in mint condition* is an outstanding piece of American folk art. Eighteen planes flying in straight formation are flanked by seventeen beautifully hand quilted eagles which still show the original pencil marks. Each plane has an appliqued propeller and the craft is hand quilted with scallops in the nose, double circles on the wings and straight line quilting through the body and tail of the plane. The fully detailed eagles are quilted in the joining blocks and crosshatch quilting fills the 4 inch borders. In solid cheddar and cream cotton fabrics this fabulous piece has a cream backing and a ¼ inch applied cream binding. A true collector’s piece! *Mint condition means never used and never washed. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8269 Early Trapunto & Stippled Oak Leaf c. 1835 74 x 82 NY $4,400 A beautiful work of art to add to yours or a loved one’s collection…and just in time for the holidays! Like anything of true quality this quilt has only improved with age. The classic oak leaf pattern in Turkey red calico and solid overdyed green has softly mellowed with time and retains the beauty we look for in a traditional and very early red and green piece. The quilt’s softness tells us it was used, its excellent condition that it was cared for lovingly. The work is finely executed and includes both hand appliqued and pieced fabrics with incredible Trapunto wreaths and fruit baskets set among the Turkey red and green oak leaves– please look at the detail images! Two sawtooth borders, one red and one green, surround a white 6 ½ inch border with lovely quilting consisting of ¾ inch bars each separated by three diagonal lines 1/8 inch apart. Very fine interior quilting gives a beautiful stippling effect. The quilt is finished with a white linen backing and a separately applied ¼ inch white binding. This is a piece any collector of fine textile art would treasure. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8611 Coxcomb Papercut c.1850 70 x 87 Chester County, PA SOLD Wow! Sophistication, whimsy and superb execution come together in this rare and unusual stunning quilt. In the perennial favorite colors of Turkey red, overdyed green and white this linen and cotton quilt has it all and is perfect for the holidays. An unusual papercut floral coxcomb motif is the amazing appliqué used as the central theme of the design with a delightfully sophisticated folk art bird and trumpet vine floral border with no less than fourteen birds holding court! They stand guard over corner urns and floral bouquets intricately executed showcasing the workmanship of an experienced quilter. Each coxcomb papercut appliqué is 15 ½ inches square with delicate 8 inch appliqued leaf sprays placed between to visually join the twelve papercuts with the delicate leaf and vine border. Wonderful quilting in ¾ inch crosshatch and outline is skillfully done by hand throughout. The backing and ¼ inch binding are fine white linen, with the binding done on opposite ends as a foldover from the back, and a hand stitched applied binding on the sides. Professionally hand washed by Betsey this unique work of art is truly a treasure. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8337 Political Donkey Quilt c.1930 65 x 81 found in Maine $2,200 It’s voting time again in America and here is the perfect piece of fabric art for family room, office or den that will make any member of the Democratic party smile! In perfect and unused condition, this all cotton folk art quilt is quite an unusual find. It is made up of six donkeys, in a three over three pattern, in solid soft blue and brown fabrics on a tan ground with cross hatch hand quilting used throughout. Perfect for folding over a railing or quilt rack as the donkeys will be standing upright no matter which side you’re standing on. Until more recent times, one of the few ways women could voice a political statement was to incorporate their views into their needlework. This quilt is one such example of a political woman’s creation. You can make your own statement or just enjoy the folk art quality of this tremendous and very whimsical quilt. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. CON RF 1 Center Medallion Star of Bethlehem c.1950 67 x 88 Shepherdsville, Kentucky $1,400 This amazing and lively quilt in unused condition comes directly to us from the family of the maker in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Made from a multitude of colorful and large patterned fabrics that move your eye continuously over the quilt, it is reminiscent in style to African-American quilts although it adheres more strictly to a traditional pattern style and arrangement of fabrics. The maker’s choices for the fabrics – large polka dots! – make this fun quilt unusual and extremely modern in feel. The center medallion Star of Bethlehem measures 22 ½ inches square with surrounding borders ranging in width from 1 ½ inches to 8 inches. Made from all cotton fabrics, the quilt is backed with a blue floral cotton that folds to the front to make a 5/8 inch topstitched binding. Allover hand quilting is mostly outline with some parallel line quilting 1 ½ inches apart in the larger borders. A very unique and wonderful piece of textile art with additional information on the maker and family history to be provided upon sale of the quilt. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. CON RF 2 Folk Art Wool Crazy Quilt c.1920 72 x 85 Shepherdsville, Kentucky $2,700 What a true piece of folk art this is! Made for a baby boy, Adrian Earl Jones, by what appear to be various members of Adrian’s family, this amazing quilt incorporates his handprint (“Adrian’s hand when he was 6 wks old”) and footprint (“Adrian’s foot at 6 wks old”) with a multitude of dates, initials, stars, heart, birds, bunnies, flowers, cats, even a shaving cup and straight razor (“ All Ready for Your Shave”) and other symbols including the embroidered wording: “Adrian Earl Jones was borned Aug the 15^th 1921”. Consigned to Rocky Mountain Quilts directly from Adrian’s family this amazing piece of history in art form is made from wool, wool challis, silk and cotton and is backed with a gray and blue striped cotton flannel and is in perfect condition. Additional information, including name and family history will be provided upon sale of the quilt. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. CON RF 3 Folk Art Wool Crazy Quilt Dated 1893 74 x 76 Shepherdsville, Kentucky $2,900 This lovely wool and silk dated Crazy Quilt in soft and muted tones comes to Rocky Mountain Quilts directly from the maker’s family in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Dated 1893 we believe this was made by family members as a wedding gift due to the incorporation of love birds and fidelity rings among the lavish overall embellishment of the quilt. With initials, large florals, butterflies, floral baskets, birds, and even a moon with star this beauty makes a solid statement in the world of folk art. Made from wool and silk and top tied every two inches, this quilt has a backing in pieced green and brown wool challis turned from the back to the front to form a ¼ inch binding. Price reflects need to restore. Additional information on the family history will be provided to the buyer upon purchase. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8593 Folk Embroidered Floral Wool Bricks Quilt c.1890 60 x 66 Lehigh, Pennsylvania $2,800 What a fun piece of wool folk art for your wall or as an accent piece in any room! In excellent condition, 4 ½ x 3 ¼ inch blocks of various suiting wools were joined together and embellished with wool yarn herringbone and fly stitching along each seam. A garden of folky and colorful wool yarn flowers was added, then layered with a wool blanket and backed with pieced grey plaid flannel. So cozy and inviting; just right for a good book and a cold winter’s night! This quilt is reverse tied and bound with a 5/8 inch black wool challis binding. Please ask Betsey for more details. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8572 Wool Embroidered Signature Folk Art Quilt Dated 1926 72 x 82 Pennsylvania $4,200 This absolutely spectacular wool quilt invites close inspection of the wide variety of plants and animals skillfully embroidered in colorful pearl cotton. Cut from men’s suiting wool, the interior blocks measure approximately 7 x 12 inches, and the border blocks are 4 x 8 inches. All the seams were embellished with fancy stitching, and the quilt was finished with a pillowcase edging and a circa 1915 wholecloth cotton striped backing in browns and golds. This particular quilt offers multiple clues to its origin, but no clear answers. Many of the blocks were cut with pinking shears; taken perhaps from a suiting sample book? Perhaps the quilter had access to a tailor’s remnants? Dated 1926, twelve triple initials have been included, all skillfully stitched in equal size, with nine of them ending in the letter “L”. Was this quilt made by one person who chose to include initials of loved ones, or was it perhaps a more collaborative family effort? Unusual animals such as an elk, a great horned owl, an elephant, and a labeled ibex were included among the more commonly seen domestic animals and plants. The skill and care taken in the creation of this warm, lively, and instructional piece raises the possibility that it may have been made for a special child, or perhaps as a parting gift. While we may never know the actual history of this quilt, we can certainly recognize its value as a superior folk art piece! Please ask Betsey for more information |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8588 American Flag Center Medallion Folk Art Signature Crazy Quilt dated 1912 90 x 88 Ohio $7,600 A fabulous wool folk art quilt containing so many exceptionally intriguing historic clues! Wool, wool challis, and silk faille were used to create this piece, along with a limited amount of silk and cotton velveteen. Constructed in a crazy quilt block formation, and believed to have been stitched by members of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The center medallion block contains much to hint at the quilt’s original purpose. A large American flag with the heading “In God We Trust” has been embroidered at the top, with a smaller triangular flag inscribed with “Agoma” appliqued below. The city of Agoma is located in Nigeria, which invites speculation about the relationship between the congregation and this west African city. The center medallion block is unmistakably patriotic, and includes names of six veterans and their military units scattered across the block, along with the date of 1912. Three of the six names have been confirmed with the U.S. Army Military History Institute as Ohio veterans of the Civil War, and honoring these six surviving veterans in 1912 would have been most appropriate. The pastor of the church, J.F.McDonnell, and his wife (Mrs. J.F.) and perhaps child (F.M.) were also included under the letters “P.S.” The surrounding crazy quilt blocks have been embellished with embroidered signatures, most likely the members of the congregation, with many “family” blocks. Biblical verses have also been included across the body of the quilt, such as Psalm 23, Isaiah 55:6, and the first line of the Lord’s Prayer. Interestingly, some of the blocks have all the letter “s” stitched in the conventional orientation, while some have the “s” letters stitched backward. Upon closer inspection, it appears that the person(s) embroidering those particular blocks chose to ignore the correctly penciled “s” letters in favor of her own personal writing style! The quilt was finished by tying in various shades of pearl cotton, with some of the ties made with two colors twisted together. The backing is an iron grey-green cotton sateen, and the ½ inch binding is turned from the back to the front. All seams have been embellished in multiple colors with various decorative stitches such as herringbone, fly, feather, and cross stitch. In excellent condition! |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8563 Wool Victorian Crazy Quilt with Embroidered Animals Dated 1906 43 x 55 possibly New York $3,900 This is a rare and wonderful piece of folk art in its original youth bed size. A wide variety of wool and wool challis fabrics have been assembled into a crazy quilt, with every seam embellished in fancy hand stitching. Absolutely packed with embroidered pictures of birds, butterflies, fruit, flowers, chickens, along with a cow, dog, and a horse. The most historically intriguing animal is the elephant labeled “Jumbo” on its side. Circus showman P.T. Barnum marketed Jumbo heavily in the 1880’s, so it would be a reasonable possibility that this quilt was made by someone who remembered Jumbo or perhaps included the elephant because it was in one of the child’s favorite books. Finished with a ½ inch separately applied black binding embellished with a double herringbone stitch, backed with red flannel, and reverse tied with black yarn. The perfect size for hanging, this quilt retains all of its positive energy! Please ask Betsey for more details. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. CON RJ10 Original Folk Art and Stars with Autograph Book c.1889 72 x 72 Rhinebeck, New York $3,600 This lively, original folk art quilt comes with family provenance. Included with this wonderfully graphic textile is the quilter’s red velvet bound autograph book filled with sentiments from friends, family and teachers! In loved but excellent condition, Turkey red fabric was fashioned into folk art leaves, eight point stars, and a flower blossom stem, and hand appliquéd to a white cotton background. A layered appliquéd star medallion with diamond accents fills the center of the quilt, and a 2 ¾ inch sawtooth border with a 3/8 inch separately applied Turkey red binding finishes the quilt. Interestingly, the top and batting were treadle machine topstitched with pink thread in leaf and doodle motifs before the white cotton backing was added and hand outline quilted with white thread. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8521 Folky Wool Challis Log Patch c.1860 50 x 60 upstate New York $2,600 Such a graphically fantastic piece of wall art! This folky, unusual adaption of a Log Cabin transcends all decors; equally as appropriate in an early home or a modern one. The wonderful selection of wool challis fabrics date from circa 1840 through 1860, and contain many of the browns and taupes sought after by today’s designers. Each approximately 5 inch square block was foundation pieced by hand, using logs between ½ and ¾ of an inch wide. The red wool center squares are approximately 1 ¼ inches per side, and always framed with green. The whole quilt is visually unified by the placement of green and red at the center of each block. Originally created as a youth bed quilt, this piece is in unused condition, with a gorgeous black and red cotton backing and a ½ inch separately applied brown chintz binding. Please ask Betsey for more details. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8499 Stuffed Flower Basket with Stuffed Grapes c.1890 74 x 85 most likely Delaware or Maryland SOLD A phenomenal folk art interpretation of classic quilting methods, this piece would make fabulously graphic wall art! With the exception of the stems and leaves in the grape vine, this quilt has been entirely hand pieced, appliqued, embellished, and quilted. The Broderie Perse pieces that comprise the center flower basket were appliquéd and then buttonhole embellished with coordinating thread colors. The surrounding leaves and stems have been treadle machine outline stitched, and the grapes tightly hand stuffed and appliqued. The quilt has been hand quilted in ¾ inch cross-hatching and outline quilting. The backing is ecru cotton, and the 3/8 inch binding has been turned over from the back to the front. In used condition and professionally hand washed by Betsey. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8489 Signed and Dated Folk Art Crazy Quilt Dated 1934 80 x 80 Berks County, Pennsylvania $2,600 In unused condition, this lively folk art crazy quilt is a wonderful mix of silk and cotton velvets with a few corduroy fabrics thrown in for fun. Hand embellished with a wide variety of surface stitches in both cotton floss and Pearl cotton in a range of colors, some created by twisting multiple colors of floss together. This quilt holds the history of its origin through the many names chain stitched in cursive and capital block letters, along with the date of 1930. Mrs. Slick, Verna Hoover, Gertie Schnably, Rose Weaver…we can just imagine these friends! The backing is gold drapery fabric, and has been turned over to the front to form a ½ inch binding. Totally hand pieced and embellished, and tied with gold Pearl cotton. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8514 Folk Art Rendition of Prince’s Feather and Rose Buds c.1940 91 x 91 Lititz, Pennsylvania $1,900 What a vibrant quilt! In unused condition, the true red, dark green, and yellow cottons really pop against the bright white background. This folk art quilter adapted the 19th century Prince’s Feather pattern and four block format, and added her own version of rose buds. A combination of piecing and hand appliqué was used for the quilt top, and the entire piece was hand quilted in one inch crosshatching, with the exception of echo quilting in the Prince’s feathers and outlining in the central yellow stars. The same white cotton was used both on the front and the back and a ¼ inch binding was turned from the back to the front. This fabulous folky quilt would be equally wonderful as wall art or on a bed up through a throw size for a king bed. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8510 Folk Art Cherry Trees and Birds c.1945 81 x 93 Chester County, Pennsylvania SOLD What a fabulous quilt made by a very skilled quilter with a sure eye for symmetry! In unused condition, this quilt has been hand appliqued with cherry Trees of Life, stylized potted plants, and birds. The designs have been divided into four quadrants, and bordered by a gracefully meandering cherry vine. High thread count cottons in red, teal-green, light yellow, khaki, and cream were used throughout the quilt, both front and back. Entirely hand quilted using horizontal straight lines spaced one inch apart in the border, and diagonal lines in the body of the quilt. Each appliqué has been echo quilted and highlighted with embroidered details. This quilt has wool batting and a teal green ¼ inch separately applied binding. Professionally hand washed by Betsey, please ask her for more details. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8299 Folk Art Center Medallion Crazy Quilt c.1920 84 x 88 Pennsylvania $1,400 Fun and folky, this unused cotton center medallion crazy quilt is full of wonderful fabrics in shades of blue, green, yellow, pink, red, and burgundy. Made to be a summer coverlet, this quilt was foundation pieced onto an ecru cotton backing with a combination of hand piecing and hand appliqué. The 3/8 inch separately applied binding is a black and grey leafy calico. The center medallion sunburst has been formed from spokes of solid red and peachy orange alternating with a pink and green bubble print. Betsey believes this quilt could possibly be of African American origin. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready for your use! |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8179 African American Cotton Crazy Quilt – Memorial Quilt c.1890 70 x 75 Tennessee $2900 In the south, it was customary to remember loved ones by making a memorial quilt. Clothing worn by both the deceased and the family members would be pieced together and quilted, providing comfort to relatives and friends during and after the quilting process. In excellent condition, this quilt contains fabrics mostly from the 1880’s, all carefully hand pieced. Dark navy thread was used to hand quilt the entire piece in an overlapping fan pattern. The backing is a light tan cotton, and the 3/8 inch binding was formed by turning the backing over to the front and topstitching into place. Betsey was able to authenticate this quilt’s origin by family provenance. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8442 Folk Art Hexagon Pinwheel Date- c.1920 Size- 59 x 72 Location- unknown $2,400 A wide assortment of wools, wool challis, and flannels from the late 1800’s through the early 1900’s make up the folky hexagon pinwheels of this quilt. Much of the black challis background has oxidized to that lovely deep black/green typical of 19th century black challis fabric. Each piece has been embellished with herringbone stitching in various colors of wool. The wholecloth backing is a geometric print from the 1920’s. Such a great piece of art for the wall! Please ask Betsey for more details. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8430 Folk Art Applique Version of Whig's Defeat c.1860 67 x 73 (great size for wall hanging, twin bed) New England, probably Massachusetts $1,650 This fun and funky appliqued version of a Whig's Defeat is just the right size for a wonderful wall hanging or a twin bed. Turkey red and overdyed green solid cottons have been hand appliqued onto white cotton blocks approximately 12 1/2 inches square and set on point. The white joining blocks have been hand quilted with a folk art leaf/feather motif, and the appliqued blocks with straight line quilting set 1/2 inch apart. The backing is white linen, and the separately applied 1/4 inch binding is white cotton. Professionally hand washed by Betsey; please ask for more details. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8406 Unique Folk Art Prince's Feather c.1850 82 x 84 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania $3,400 What a fabulously festive summer weight quilt in madder dyed red, cheddar, and confederate blue! Four blocks of Prince's Feather applique reminds Betsey of a court jester's hat, and the border swags a circus tent. Confederate blue maple leaves have been scattered across the body of the quilt, and groups of four leaves anchor each corner. All hand appliqued and double line quilted with tiny stitches, with binding applied by treadle sewing machine. This would have been a subtle method of announcing wealth in the days before the sewing machine was readily available to the general public. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. CON P&TS African American Stained Glass Five Point Star c. 1930 68 x 73 Texas $6,500 Wow! What a fabulous piece of African American history! The original quiltmaker's name has been lost to the passage of time, but Betsey guarantees the authenticity of this textile. The colors and graphics on this quilt transcend cultural boundaries, due to the great 1930's palette of solid feedsack fabrics and boldly asymmetrical star. All of the pieces have been outlined in a running backstitch, using thread colors to match each piece. The quilt is reverse tied with a pillowcase edging and a solid peach feedsack backing. This spectacular piece of African American art is waiting to become the focal point of any room in your home! Professionally hand washed by Betsey. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8314 African American “Bull’s Eye” c.1907 apx. 60”x80” Mississippi SOLD This quilt is an amazing piece of African American art. It is comprised of just a few fabrics in solids: red, white, blue and khaki (originally red). This khaki is a red aniline dye that did not hold its color. The backing of the quilt is of home-dyed feedsack fabric and is turned to the front to form the binding. The blocks in this piece measure 15 inches, and the sashing varies but measures approximately four inches wide. The quilt is pieced both by hand and machine, but is hand quilted with outline, triple line, and cross-hatch quilting. This quilt is full of symbolism and probably was made to commemorate a race riot in Georgia in 1907 where up to 45 African-Americans were killed. Circles in African American folk art bring to mind the cycling of life as suggested by the Kongo cosmogram. Additionally, red, white and blue are all considered to be protective colors, as well as providing the strong contrast of colors typical of many African American quilts. This wonderfully graphic piece of art is an excellent example of the African American aesthetic. In 'as-found' used condition and professionally hand washed by Betsey. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8271 Folk Art Rose Wreath with Vine Border c.1865 Apx. 82”x 82” Lancaster County, Pennsylvania SOLD This piece has great graphics! Initialed “EH”, the quilt is hand appliquéd and hand quilted in cross hatch, outline and diagonal quilting. The quilt is constructed in a four-block formation with a 12” border. It is comprised of solid fabrics: turkey red, confederate blue, and overdyed green on a cheddar ground. The backing of this piece is an incredible madder-dyed red and brown on beige print that dates to the c.mid-19th century. The quilt has a separate turkey red binding. In unused condition and professionally hand washed by Betsey. |
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| Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q6930 Original folk Art Embroidered Wool Quilt by Lydia Keiper c.1900 72”x84” Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania $2600 This quilt is almost mystical in its appearance, with its huge, embroidered center medallion and ties that, from a distance, seem like stars in the firmament. It is comprised of wool fabrics in navy blue with a burgundy border. The hand embroidery is all original work by the maker, Lydia Keiper. The quilt has a blue backing and is tied rather than quilted. It has a pillowcased edge that is finished with a buttonhole stitch. In excellent condition. |
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