Important c 1840-40s Feathered Star QUILT Antique Masterpiece!

Important c 1840-40s Feathered Star QUILT Antique Masterpiece!

Important Pre Civil War Masterpiece!

This is an amazing piece of art in a massive size. This type of quilt would be used on the high poster beds and under the bed would be a trundle bed. The quilter's of the era had to create very large size quilts for this reason. This example is one of the largest we have found in a long time in this pattern. It was such a joy to acquire it from a private collection. It was originally found in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. 

The pattern called, "feathered star", and in a turkey red fabric of the era. 

What I found so interesting about this quilt, is how the border was finished. The quilting patterns on two sides are feathers that vine and on two sides a cable design. This maker wanted to add a special signature to her quilt by making two quilting patterns. She also placed her initial in embroidery on the border. Signing her quilt in her own way. I love this little touch added to the quilt. Makes you wonder about the maker, her story and the story behind this breath taking quilt.

Quilt Details 

c 1840-50s era

Measures a huge 103 x 102 inches

Fine hand quilting at 12-14 stitches per inch

Hand pieced

Narrow turned edge that's hand sewn. Many of the better-quality early quilts have finished edges in this method. 

The quilt is in wonderful condition. Some age spotting. 

I love thinking about why a quilt was made. Was it a wedding gift ? A quilt so impressive it had to be made for a special reason. 

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