Friday, April 27, 2012

BRODERIE DE MARSEILLE

 1820 to mid century.  white with various designs of hearts, flowers, squares and other shapes, all worked with enormous attention to detail.
It has a fringe all round. The condition is Excellent.

Measurements: 52" x 60" (153cm x 133cm) without fringe.





Tuesday, April 24, 2012

C. 1840-1860

c.1840-1860


Very Large 96 inches long by 88 inches wide. There are 72 quilt blocks of assorted prints. Each block finishes to 8 inches and is sashed by 1.5 inch CHROME YELLOW and TURKEY RED setting squares. The borders are the same YELLOW and are 5.5 inches wide all around.

Friday, April 20, 2012

1850's Applique



THERE ARE SOLID COLORS OF GREEN, RED, ORANGE AD PRINTED PINKS...VERY FOLKY AND CHARMING WITH FLOWERS, BUDS, SWAGS, AND BIRDS.THE FLOWERS ARE PLACED TO LOOK AS IF THEY ARE BLOWING GRACEFULLY IN THE BREEZE

Sunday, April 1, 2012

May Flower Summer Spread


An early and very fine appliqued Summer Quilt, found in Maryland,
and measuring an ample 90 x 90 inches
                                           1830-40