1880's Carpenter's Square Quilt, Zigzag Border
OUTSTANDING Vintage 1880's Carpenter's Square Antique Quilt!
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Description
This outstanding cotton 1880's Pennsylvania Mennonite carpenter's square quilt is hand pieced and hand quilted, with unusual stars in the background and a zigzag border.
It measures 76" X 82" and is in very good condition, with color loss in the vegetable dyed green background (exaggerated by the well-lit photos) and no wear. The quilt feels strong and sturdy overall.
There is quilting around the piecework and in grid, straight line and cable designs in the background, all at 6-7 stitches to the inch.
The back is a red and green bars designs (the quilt is reversible), the hand stitched binding is rolled over from the front, and the batting is thin.
The AMAZING, WELL PLANNED DESIGN and NICE ZIGZAG BORDER make this graphic COLLECTOR'S QUILT stand out -- it would make a terrific wall hanging!
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Domestic: Flat-rate of $30.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Ohio
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Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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OUTSTANDING Vintage 1880's Carpenter's Square Antique Quilt!
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Description
This outstanding cotton 1880's Pennsylvania Mennonite carpenter's square quilt is hand pieced and hand quilted, with unusual stars in the background and a zigzag border.
It measures 76" X 82" and is in very good condition, with color loss in the vegetable dyed green background (exaggerated by the well-lit photos) and no wear. The quilt feels strong and sturdy overall.
There is quilting around the piecework and in grid, straight line and cable designs in the background, all at 6-7 stitches to the inch.
The back is a red and green bars designs (the quilt is reversible), the hand stitched binding is rolled over from the front, and the batting is thin.
The AMAZING, WELL PLANNED DESIGN and NICE ZIGZAG BORDER make this graphic COLLECTOR'S QUILT stand out -- it would make a terrific wall hanging!
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $30.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Ohio
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Reserve
Time, Location
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