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Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 368

Two 19th Century American Quilts

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

mid to late 19th century, comprising: Ohio, pieced cotton in red, white, and blue, central star formation, with stripes to the reserve in solid and patterned fabric, cream binding and reserve, 85-1/2 x 82-1/2 in.; Maine, pieced cotton "windmill" quilt, applique fabric in yellow, blue, green, and red, blue binding and navy blue backing, 79 x 84 in.

Provenance: Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum

Condition

discoloration and staining, tattering to windmill binding, loose threads, some dirtiness, wear commensurate with age and use, velcro to backing on each

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