A beautiful American antique quilt in a classic charm style!
c. 1870s
Charm quilts are made using a different fabric for each piece, requiring years of planning and collecting. Traditionally, there is often a single repeat hidden within the quilt meant to be discovered as a game played in earlier times.
We studied this example closely and could not find a repeat. If any exist, there are very few.
The fabric palette is exceptional, featuring early browns, chintz prints, Centennial-era fabrics, rich indigos, and many others.
Measures a generous 90 x 82 inches
Hand quilted at 7–8 stitches per inch
Hand pieced
Edges are turned and hand sewn
In wonderful, crisp condition—never used or washed (collector’s choice). Some age spotting and minor wear present.