Pristine condition Tumbling Blocks Crib Quilt in a wonderful variety of late 19th century calico prints. Nice scale to the blocks. Border quilted with diagonal lines; quilting outlines the blocks of the body of the quilt. Unwashed condition. Measures 35" x 42". Oley, Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.
Lovely version of Birds in the Air quilt done with small indigo calico and solid white triangles. The triple border is actually made of the same pieces but when arranged in another way, they have a totally different look. Pristine condition; professionally laundered. Very well quilted. Measures 64 " x 74''. New York State origin; circa 1870. Signed "Grace" in ink as seen in last thumbnail.
Exquisitely light and airy Kansas Troubles quilt in pristine, unwashed condition. Wonderful variety of fabrics with well balanced lights and darks. Finely crafted. Unusual quilting pattern of concentric T's. Measures 78" x 90". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1870.
Variation of Lemoyne Stars Quilt pattern that may be unique. Central star is surrounded by a half star in each corner. White background is pieced so that the central star is in a square surrounded by a diamond. All done in a wonderful, richly colored plaid fabric. Nicely quilted. Professionally laundered; excellent condition. Some staining on back but none on the front. Measures 73" x 78". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1870.
Puss in the Corner Quilt(aka Improved Nine Patch)with a wonderful border. Half blocks were cleverly used to create an unusual frame. Well quilted; freshly laundered. Measures 76" x 78:; excellent condition. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.
Velvet Hexagons Quilt that has the lights and darks of stained glass. The texture of the velvets combined with the jewel colors give a real richness to this piece. Wonderful striped border. Velcro sewn to back - ready for hanging. Measures 64" x 68". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1920.
One Patch Doll Quilt with a nice assortment of late 19th century fabrics. Wonderful scale to the blocks with each patch less than 3/4" to a side. Some blocks charmingly made of several pieces. Wear to one block visible in thumbnail photo; some wear to the back also seen in close-up. Measures 13" x 19". Probably New England origin; circa 1870.
Densely pieced Trees quilt makes for a veritable forest. Floral printed fabric perfectly continues the tree theme. Nine Patch corner blocks are a great ending for the triple borders. Pristine condition; professionally laundered. Measures 64" x 76". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1890.
Unusual Basket Weave Log Cabin Quilt in lightweight wools. Solid red centers give additional zing to this pattern with lots of diagonal movement. Zippy plaid binding is another indication of the care taken to make this a special piece. Pristine condition. Measures 80" square. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1870.
Courthouse Steps Log Cabin made most unusual by the placement of colors. Brown calico background richly offsets the variety of additional prints. Yellow centers are a terrific counterpoint to the more muted colors of the rest of the quilt. Pristine, unwashed condition. Measures 80" x 96". Pennsylvania origin; Circa 1880.
