18th May, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2036
 

2036

Early 20th Century American Eight Pointed Star Block Quilt, incorporating vibrant colours of yellow

Early 20th Century American Eight Pointed Star Block Quilt, incorporating vibrant colours of yellow for the stars and a green tiny floral printed frame work, within a yellow trim with curved corners, hand pieced and nicely quilted, cream to the reverse, made in Charleston, St Carolina, 198cm by 220cm

Provenance: Jan Hassard Heritage Collection of Quilts – Part 1

Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

Some light brown staining visible to the white patches, some water marks. Slight fading. Couple of yellow pieces of fabric to left hand side have bleach type marks. Slight wear overall.

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 18th May, 2019

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