Log Cabin "Sunshine and Shadows" Quilt Circa 1880s

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. The maker used the same three fabrics in the same positions in every block, you will see the brown stripe at the outer edge, and the third "logs" from the turkey red chimney of each block are solid turkey red on the shadow side and a cheddar print on the sunshine side. Each block was machine stitched to the backing fabric first, then all the blocks were assembled and bound in solid turkey red. There is a muslin sleeve stitched to one edge of the back for hanging.

Condition is excellent with all fabrics being strong and sturdy.

Measures 73" by 82".

Item Number:  1872	Price: $775.00