Antique 1880s Princess Feather Quilt – Stuffed Appliqué & Exquisite Hand Quilting – 90” x 90”

This is a truly exceptional late 19th-century Princess Feather Quilt, circa 1870–1890, featuring intricate hand appliqué, outstanding hand quilting, and a striking four-block arrangement in red and green against a white cotton ground.

The design consists of four large Princess Feather motifs with deeply serrated green plumes, small red flower buds, and bold red central flowers with golden yellow centers. Additional feather and floral motifs extend around the outer edges.

The appliqué workmanship is impressive - the tiny, almost invisible stitching, along with sharply pointed feather edges and the stuffed applique flower buds.

The hand quilting is elaborate and beautifully executed - with quilted veins in the leaves and echo quilting and texture in the flowers, along with feather motifs, flowers and densely quilted geometric shapes.

The back is cream-white cotton that has been turned to the front and handstitched to form the binding. The cotton batting is very lightweight and thin.

Details:
* Pattern: Princess Feather / Prince’s Feather
* Date: Circa 1870–1890
* Origin: American
* Dimensions: 90” x 90”
* Materials: Cotton fabrics
* Construction: Hand appliquéd and hand quilted
* Design: Four large Princess Feather motifs with coordinating appliquéd border elements
* Colors: Rich red, varying shades of green, golden yellow, and white
* Quilting: Elaborate feathered and floral designs with extensive background quilting
* A fabric display sleeve has been sewn onto the reverse for hanging.

CONDITION: Beautiful antique condition with the natural fabric variations, gentle aging, and minor discoloration expected of a quilt dating to the late 19th century. Some uneven coloration is visible within the green fabrics and there is an old repair in the center of the quilt. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.

An exceptional example of 19th-century American quiltmaking, distinguished by its bold composition, meticulous appliqué, and exquisite hand quilting.