18th Aug, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Textiles Sale

 
Lot 2074
 

2074

An Early 19th Century Quilt, Worked by Hannah Langdale, Aged 13, Dated 1834, the large cream cotton

An Early 19th Century Quilt, Worked by Hannah Langdale, Aged 13, Dated 1834, the large cream cotton central square embroidered with a bouquet surrounded by further flowers, nesting birds, leaves and butterflies, in greens browns, pinks, greys and pale lilacs, the cotton surround densely printed with a leaf and thorn pattern, edged with a cream serrated crocheted trim, 260cm by 240cm

Sold for £7,800
Estimated at £500 - £800


 

. Private vendor who bought it over 30 years ago, to go with their oak furnished house. Overall in good condition, no filling/padding. Embroidered central square - small brough spot, slight wear to edge. Very slight discolouration overall to front and back. Little bit of discolouration to tips of crochet trim. Construction is strong and would likely withstand gentle dry cleaning.

 


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Auction: Textiles Sale, 18th Aug, 2018

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