Antique c1890s quilt
measuring 72 inches by 72 inches. Pattern is a 4 Patch. There are 149 blocks
(arranged 13 across by 13 down), set on point, measuring about 3.25 inches
by 3.25 inches. The alternating squares are a green solid and setting
triangles is a grey chambray. There is no sashing, and 1 borders: 7.5 green
print. It is pieced by machine, and hand quilted in a grid in the blocks
chevrons in the border. The backing is a brown chambray. The binding is 3/8"
wide, green solid, applied. The color placement makes this quilt visually
appealing. Notice how the pink and red squares are set to give a stripe
illusion. Fabrics include typical 1890s fabrics: Indigo, claret, double green,
double pinks, a pink sateen, stripes, plaids, and other solid chambrays.
Condition
is very good. I don't see any wear, holes, or
spots.
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