Rare Baltimore Album Quilt Top
Depicted in the center of this piece is a building that is recognizable as the Grand Lodge Temple of the Odd Fellows that once stood on Gay Street in Baltimore, MD. This lodge was built in 1831 and was the first Odd Fellows lodge in the United States. It was destroyed by fire in 1904. Landmarks in and around Baltimore were popular subjects for use in album quilts of the genre.
19th Century Eight Pointed Star Quilt ~ Very Finely Quilted
The very fine quilting on this late 19th century quilt measures about 10 stitches per inch and is expertly done. Turkey red and indigo calicoes make up the eight pointed stars as well as the zig-zag border.
Carolina Lily Quilt Circa 1860's
This antique New England quilt is an exquisite example of hand piecing, applique and quilting. The person who made this quilt was certainly skilled in the needle arts. In all likelihood, the family of the quiltmaker would have been wealthy as this quilt is not comprised of scraps, but of two turkey red calicos and an over-dyed green that would have been purchased for this quilt.
Nine Patch Variation Quilt
A wonderfully executed quilt with very heavy and fine all over quilting. Each block measures 3 1/4" square, with each piece being just over 1" square. Quilted with 10 stitches per inch in a grid pattern in the solid blocks with a simpler X design in the 9 Patch.
1880s Turkey Red Double Irish Chain Quilt
Beautiful quilted wreaths enhance this bold Irish Chain quilt. The fabrics appear to be hand dyed in turkey red and green which has softened and mellowed over time.
1880's Log Cabin Sunshine & Shadows Quilt
This nice early log cabin is not actually a quilt as it is made up of only two layers instead of three and not quilted, making it a coverlet or counterpane. Light summer weight without the batting. There are many wonderful early fabrics that were used to comprise this well thought out design.