Q8523 Center Medallion Folk Art School House Quilt
c.1885
80 x 87
New York
$4,500

A totally original piece of folk art in excellent condition, this fabulous quilt truly reflects the artist’s individual creativity. The 33 inch square center medallion hand appliqued school is depiction of an actual school building in New York; very carefully recreated with the tiniest architectural details. Betsey believes there is quite a possibility that this unique quilt was made as a fundraiser for the school. The center medallion is surrounded by a series of concentric borders, one of which contains four traditional schoolhouse blocks. The 3/8 binding and the backing are both white cotton, and the entire piece was hand quilted in diagonal and straight lines, crosshatching, outlining, and echoes of folk art leaves. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.