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CON CD1 Ohio Star with flying Geese Border

c.1840
86 x 94 (218.4 x 238.8 cm)
Ossining, NY area
$6,200

A spectacular circa 1840 quilt with gorgeous fabrics dating back to circa 1810. Block prints and calicos in gorgeous shades of blue, yellow, brown, madder and tan comprise the 10 x 10 inch Ohio Star blocks set on point. There is a wonderful addition of a 5 inch wide three sided border of LeMoyne Stars surrounding the larger star blocks. An outer three sided border in the Flying Geese pattern is 3 1/4" wide and uses the same stunning blue, red and tan striped block print fabric used in the joining blocks.

Hand pieced and quilted throughout in diagonal and horizontal parallel lines using linen thread. The backing is homespun linen (see detail image) and the 3/8" applied binding is a brown calico cotton. This quilt is on consignment and includes a hand written paper label sewn to the back (removed for hand washing and reattached) with some provenance to be passed on to the buyer.

A fine addition to a collection this very early quilt can be used on a bed or hung on the wall as fine art. It has been professionally hand washed by Betsey and can be sent to you on approval for private viewing in your home.