Q9316 Early 19th Century Ohio Stars Quilt
c.1825
73 x 86 inches
Massachusetts
$3,900

Turkey Red Fabrics were some of the most highly prized and costly of the Pre Civil War cotton fabrics. These fabrics cannot be reproduced today. I have inventory pictures of these early Turkey Red Calicoes and this print is among those pictured. One of the topics I lecture on is the process of creating Turkey Red Fabrics. These are the fabrics of upper class families. Quilts are a study of sociology as well as art, design, creativity and sewing ability.

This stunning quilt, created in block formation, is simple in design, but rich in history and fabrics. The blocks have sides measuring 7-2/4", the joining sashing is 1-1/2" wide and the binding measures a mere 1/4". The triangles in the stars have 2-1/4" sides. Backing is a natural color linen. possibly home spun. Almost all early New England quilts have linen as the backing.....some homespun, some home woven, some purchased from England.

All pieces and strips are outline quilted with tiny stitches. As this quilt predates the sewing machine being in public use, we may deduce correctly that all sewing was executed by hand.

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