Antique Mennonite Doll Quilt c.1900–1920 | Mifflin County PA | Hand Quilted 21"x22"

This is a rare antique Mennonite doll quilt, hand-made in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, and made in a rich combination of browns, madder reds, wine reds and black. The hand-quilting is in black thread and forms geometric patterns, flowers, flower bells, and leaves.

Measuring 21” x 22”, this small quilt was likely made as a doll or teaching quilt, a practice known among Mennonite women for instructing young girls in piecing and quilting techniques.

The backing is a plain woven black cotton, with a red cotton binding that has been hand-stitched to both sides. The cotton batting is lightweight.

The quilt is in excellent antique condition with no condition issues noted.

Details:
• Origin: Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
• Date: circa 1900–1920
• Size: 21” x 22”
• Construction: Hand pieced & hand quilted
• Materials: Antique cotton fabrics
• Condition: Excellent antique condition

The quilt is from a smoke-free, pet-free home.