Vintage 1940s Double Tulip Quilt with Serpentine Border | Hand Quilted | 84” x 84”

This exceptional Vintage Double Tulip dates to the 1940s and remains in remarkable unused, never-washed condition. The quilt features bold hand-appliquéd tulip blocks framed by a beautifully executed serpentine (scalloped swag) border with dense fan quilting. The hand-quilting also includes cross-hatch grids, feather wreaths, complex floral motifs and outlines of the applique piecework.

The fabrics include Turkey-red prints, teal greens with delicate star motifs, and gingham accents, while the back like the ground on the front is a cream/white. The front and back have been turned to the inside and stitched to form an edge-binding. The cotton batting is lightweight.

The quilt is in excellent vintage condition with one small, about 1/4 inch, tan/toning spot.

Measuring a generous 84” x 84”, this quilt works beautifully as a full or early queen bed quilt and displays wonderfully due to its strong geometry and border design. Its crisp condition suggests it was made for best use or a dowry and carefully stored for generations.

An outstanding example of early 20th-century American quiltmaking, suitable for collectors, decorators, or serious textile enthusiasts.

Details:
• Date: c. 1940s
• Pattern: Double Tulip appliqué with serpentine border
• Construction: Hand appliquéd, hand quilted
• Size: 84” x 84”
• Condition: Excellent, unused, never washed, one small tan/toning spot

The quilt comes from a smoke-free, pet-free home and is pictured on a queen-size bed.