Antique 1900s Double Irish Chain Cutter Quilt – Blue & White – 66” x 73”

This is a lovely, timeworn antique Double Irish Chain Quilt made in indigo blue and soft cream. It dates to the early 20th century and features finely pieced chains composed of tiny (just over 1-inch) alternating squares, set against larger blocks of soft blue shirting fabrics. The hand-quilting is in diagonal grids in perfect, even stitches, including through the blue and white striped, four-sided border.

The quilt is composed of a mix of early cottons, including:
• Indigo and overdyed blue fabrics that have experienced natural age fading
• Soft blue woven shirtings and plaids
• Cream and tan calicos with delicate brown and pink printed motifs
• Early small-scale prints, including pink star patterns

The back is plain white muslin while the front border has been turned to the back and machine-stitched to form the binding. The cotton batting is unsized and lightweight.

CONDITION: While between 75-80% intact, the quilt is being sold as a cutter quilt because it has unfortunately experienced extensive fabric loss especially to the bottom and top edges/borders along with:
• Fabric loss and thinning, especially in lighter prints
• Exposed batting in areas
• General fading/wear consistent with its age (100+ years) and use

Details
• Pattern: Double Irish Chain
• Date: Circa 1900–1920
• Size: 66” x 73”
• Materials: Cotton fabrics, cotton batting
• Quilting: Hand quilted
• Colors: Indigo blue, soft blue, cream, tan

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