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Collection of Carole Wahler | January 29, 2025

Wed, Jan 29, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 185

Rare and Unique Florida Folk Art Pine Cone Quilt

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Monticello, Florida, probably 19th century, yellow borders surrounding nine panels of overlapping multicolored triangles, 71 x 59-1/2 in.

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

Note: According to consignor notes, this quilt was created by an African American woman in Monticello, Florida.

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Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

numerous tears and separation to borders, picked and pulled threads, loose stitching, some stains and discoloration throughout, fastened with pins in multiple areas, some small holes and losses to decoration