CON DD Redwork Quilt
Top: dated 1890, appears finished c.1930-1950
74 x 95
Maine
$1,600

Whimsy and sophistication pair up to create the perfect piece of textile art for your collection! The striking and nicely balanced red and white palette in a block and frame pattern form small stages on which each fine hand embellishment can perform. This beautifully hand embroidered quilt includes such designs as owls with a smiling moon and stars, birds flying over a fish filled stream, figures with stately postures, lovely floral still lifes, frolicking animals and even a teapot, each embroidered in white on a 7 ¼ inch square red block set on point. 2 ¼ inch white bands with stylized leaves done in red embroidery connect the squares and form a beautiful frame around each block.

The gorgeous antique top, dated 1890, appears to have been finished as a quilt at a later date, c.1930 – 1950, believed to be by a family member. The backing is white muslin with a ¼ inch applied binding also in white and all hand quilting on this piece has been done in the ditch - the reason Betsey realized this quilt was finished at a later date. In excellent condition this is truly a beautiful piece of textile art. More family information available upon purchase.