Classic Quilts

Antique Early 20th Century Patchwork Quilt – Hand-Quilted & Hand Pieced – 62” x 77”

$299.00

  • Details
    This beautiful patchwork quilt dates to the early 20th Century - 1900-1920s - and is made of a lively mix of reds, indigos, soft neutrals, and classic shirtings. The quilt is made from classic early 20th century scrappy fabrics, including:
    * Indigo and cadet blues
    * Turkey reds and double pinks
    * Black and gray prints
    * Classic shirtings and small geometrics
    * Softly aged neutrals

    The hand quilting is in black and white thread in a diagonal grid across the quilt. The back is a light tan hand-woven cotton while the binding is black cotton that has been hand-stitched to both sides. The cotton batting is lightweight.

    CONDITION: The quilt is sturdy and in excellent antique condition with some light age toning to the back.

    Details
    * Size: 62” x 77” (nice throw / twin size)
    * Date: Early 20th Century (1900-1920s)
    * Materials: Cotton fabrics with lightweight cotton batting
    * Construction: Hand pieced and hand quilted
    * Quilting: Simple grid/outline quilting, consistent with utilitarian quilts of the era
    * Backing: Solid light tan hand-woven cotton backing
    * Binding: Narrow black binding

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