Early 20th Century Ocean Waves Quilt – Hand Quilted 19th Century Cotton – 80” x 80”

This exceptional late 19th-century Ocean Waves quilt, dating to circa 1880–1890s, uses a variety of extremely small-scale prints in chrome yellow, double pink, madder red, and warm brown. The hand-quilting is in outlines of the hundreds of 2.5 inch triangles, as well as echo quilting and a beautiful braided rope pattern along the four-sided border. The triangular hand-pieced construction and hand-quilting are very precise and reflect a high level of skill common in late 19th-century presentation quilts.

The back is a madder red flower print combined with a mourning fabric -- black with tiny grey stars. The back has been turned to the front in a very narrow binding that has been hand-stitched to the front. The cotton batting is very lightweight.

The quilt is in excellent antique condition.

Details:
• Date: circa 1880-1890s
• Pattern: Ocean Waves
• Size: 80” x 80”
• Materials: 100% cotton, lightweight cotton batting
• Construction: Hand pieced and hand quilted
• Condition: Very good antique condition with age-appropriate wear

The quilt comes from a smoke-free, pet-free home and is pictured on a queen-size bed.
HL0061