BTC: Silk Velvet Roman Bars Doll Quilt
Mid 19th century top
Late 18th century backing
6 3/8 x 8 1/2
$500

A very lucky little girl had this made – by mother or grandmother - for her favorite doll sometime in the mid 1800’s. A very tiny doll quilt with twelve blocks measuring 2 x 2 inches, each containing five little silk velvet bars. The backing is a late 18th century brown on gold fabric which was pillowcase edged to the top. The original silk fringe that surrounded the entire doll quilt has been loved away. In totally original condition for the true doll quilt collector this piece probably came from a somewhat affluent family given the silk and silk velvets used for a lucky little girl and her doll. Betsey has never had one smaller than this in her 25 years in business and collecting. From her private collection.