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Patchwork Quilt
This graphically stark quilt is believed to be North American (USA). It is entirely hand-pieced of home-dyed radiant carmine red and eggshell-coloured homespun cotton, or a cotton-linen combination, dating from the second half of the 19th century. Its great appeal rests in the artist's choice of two colours only rather than following a multi-coloured pattern as was customary, but instead incorporating three different quilt blocks - Hexagon Mosaic, Pinwheel on Point and Zig-Zag. The backing consist of an entire loom width of fabric, the same eggshell-coloured one as used on the front. Dimensions: 222cm x 252cm (88ins x 99ins). The quilt is extremely well preserved.
Sections showing the three different quilt blocks: Hexagon Mosaic, Pinwheel on Point, Zig-Zag (left).
Ref X3976 - GBP1250.00
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