1419882

1920's Silk Crazy Quilt in Very Good Condition #1419882

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Linens & Textiles - Pre-1930 Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
1920's Silk Crazy Quilt in Very Good Condition #1419882
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This quilt is a quality piece of American folk art. Beautiful to hang on a wall. The colors are still vibrant, and textures rich. Rare!</em></td>
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Vintage Silk Crazy Quilt 1920's 74 x 78 inches
Constructed in apx. 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch squares or slightly longer, 81 total (9 wide, 9 long); each 'squar-tangle' it's own little crazy quilt design. Colors cover the spectrum. Prints vary from florals to plaid to polka dots; some classically 1920's designs or earlier Victorian prints, velvets and silk satins. Back of quilt is silk orchid print design in sea blue, coco brown, pea green and orchid pink with outline of cream and becomes self edge on front. Every patch is outline embroirdered in decorative stitching in different colors. Embroidery is also done on some patches of flowers, leaves, etc. Some patches on front have deteriorated from age, as is typical of old quilts, based on the dye used in the fabric. Deterioration is very minimal. This is a Fabulous quilt and hard to find in it's condition of it's age!
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#: 0269</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Very Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1920's</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:USA</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:UnKnown</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:74</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:78</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:1920's Silk Crazy Quilt in Very Good Condition</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Crazy Block Quilt with Embroidery</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Silks</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Crazy</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Frederick, Maryland</td></tr>
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