Antique Seven Sisters Quilt – Mid to Late 19th Century with Early Chintz Fabrics – 64” x 72”

This is a beautifully timeworn antique Seven Sisters quilt, made with dozens of richly patterned chintz stars that create a striking mosaic of 19th-century fabrics in soft browns, madder reds, and delicate prints. It has been hand-quilted in outlines of the patchwork.

The back is ivory cotton while the binding is a rust-red cotton that has been hand-stitched to both sides. The cotton batting is very lightweight.

CONDITION: This is a well-loved antique quilt with visible age and wear as shown in the photos, including:
* Fabric loss and thinning in several star points and darker prints
* Seam wear and fraying in areas
* Scattered staining and discoloration
Despite these condition issues, the quilt remains structurally intact and displays beautifully, with its pattern and fabric variety still strongly visible.

Details:
* Pattern: Seven Sisters / rosette hexagon quilt
* Date: Mid to late 19th century (c. 1840–1870)
* Size: 64” x 72”
* Fabrics: Hand-pieced cottons including numerous early chintz prints, small florals, geometrics, and stripes
* Construction: Entirely hand pieced and hand-quilted
* Binding: Rust-red cotton binding that is likely a later replacement binding
* Exceptional variety of early chintz fabrics
* Classic and highly collectible Seven Sisters pattern
* Wonderful example of mid-19th century handwork
* A visually rich textile with strong decorative presence

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