Oak Leaf Applique Quilt, 1858

Pennsylvania applique quilt. An attached note from the original family says "Anna's, December 25, 1858". The applique pattern uses an oak leaf design. With hand stitching throughout, quilt density is 16 SPI. Excellent condition.

 

Pennsylvania Wagon Wheel Quilt

Antique pieced wool wagon wheel pattern quilt purchased in Ephrata, Lancaster County, PA. This Amish quilt is bold and riveting with the maker’s choice of colors and design. It is composed of 9 squares, each containing a pieced wheel in a variety of colors. Each piece is exquisitely outlined in a different wool yarn embroidery stitch, making this quilt a sampler of stitching techniques. The background pieces are black and olive. The hand stitched quilting motifs on the background consist of the feathered wreath, chevron with diamond, and diamond rope borders. C. 1850-1875. The Shelburne Museum holds a similar example of this quilt (America's Glorious Quilts, Dennis Duke and Deborah Harding, p.131)

Dimensions: 84 ½ x 82 ½

Arnold Print Works Picaninny Doll Uncut

Rare 19th c. uncut framed child doll lithograph. Titled "Picaninny", the word is derived from the Spanish un nino pequeno, which means small child. Late 19th-early 20th C.

Pristine condition. Lithograph on cotton. Made by the Arnold Print Works of North Adams, Massachusetts. Markings include the patent dates of July 5, 1892 and October 4, 1892. From a home in Southern California.

Arnold Print Works Pug Puppy Doll Uncut

Rare uncut framed pug puppy doll lithograph. Titled "Puppies". Late 19th-early 20th C.

Pristine condition. Lithograph on cotton.

Made by the Arnold Print Works of North Adams, Massachusetts. Markings include the patent dates of July 5, 1892 and October 4, 1892. From a home in Southern California.

Arnold Print Works Tabby Cat Doll Uncut

An uincut framed tabby cat doll lithograph from the late 19th-early 20th c.This pristine lithograph on cotton print is from the Arnold Print Works of North Adams, Massachusetts. Markings include the patent dates of July 5, 1892 and October 4, 1892.

Dimensions: 17" x 23"

Patriotic Civil War-Era Jacquard Coverlet

America was on the verge of a civil war in 1861. Patriotism intensified for the majority of Americans as they experienced a young nation’s struggle for survival. Artisans made coverlets to order based on patterns the shop offered. This customer—probably from New York—specified a pattern containing a variety of symbols to convey patriotic zeal. Four domed buildings, four partridges, four pear branches and four stags offset the eight eagles. Two thistles anchor the symmetrical design at top and bottom.

Red and white double weave construction, the date 1861 appears in the corners. This fine antique coverlet was part of an exemplary collection by Joseph D. Shein, featured in his book Coverlets and the Spirit of America, curated by Melinda Zongor, pp. 202 and 203.

Dimensions: 98" x 88".

 

Bird of Paradise Antique Jacquard Coverlet

Exotic jacquard biederwand coverlet dated "1867". The ornate pattern of the birds, urns overflowing with flowers, and exuberant flag waving make this red, white, and blue coverlet a joy to behold.

According to coverlet expert, Melinda Zongor: tied -beiderwand is a single-thickness cloth made of cotton warp, and cotton and wool weft. Weavers of Dutch, Huguenot, and German descent and training used beiderwand structure.

This coverlet is featured in 'Coverlets and the Spirit of America' , a magnificent collection acquired by Joseph D.Shein and curated by authority, Melinda Zongor.

Dimensions: 85" x 80".