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Bar pattern pieced quilt in bright red, yellow, and blue,
American, cotton, the corner embroidered “This is the
jubilee decorating of Emaus in 1909 From August 1st
to Seventh,” hand quilted in red thread, 75" x 74", a
few stains, $531.
Amish quilt, Rainbow Bar pattern, probably Pennsylvania,
first quarter of the 20th century, cotton, printed backing,
hand quilted in diamond and chain design, 82" x 84",
several small stains, some color loss, $360.
“Hemfield Railroad” coverlet, American, mid-19th
century, red, blue, and natural, wool and cotton, the
double border depicting an early locomotive with
engineer and a “No. 240” tender, each corner block
having a man’s profile within circular text, 80" x 84",
wear and losses, top quarter very worn, $1000.
Sawtooth Square in a Square pattern
pieced quilt in red and yellow, American,
20th century, hand quilted in cable and
diamond design, 81" x 82", small stain, two
possible ink marks, $510.
“Liberty” coverlet dated 1854, red and white, wool and
cotton, each corner with a shield-breasted eagle under
an “E Pluribus Unum” banner, the center with a floral
medallion, two pairs of American flags and four profiles of
Lady Liberty, “Woven At Palmyra N.Y. By Ira Hadsell”
and “Delia Curtice” along one edge, 84" x 88", slight
toning, some white spots and stains, $510.
New York jacquard coverlet, the corner block picturing
a shield-breasted spread-wing eagle and lettered “Olivia
P. Lewis / Jefferson. Co. NY. / 1845,” the borders showing
fruit trees and a fence, blue and white, wool and cotton,
80" x 83", a few stains near the center, $813.
Twinkling Star pattern pieced quilt in red and green on an
orange ground, checked backing, American, late 19th or
early 20th century, cotton, hand quilted, 78" x 82", stains
and soiling, $720.
Blazing Star pattern pieced quilt with
double zigzag border, red print with solid
blue and orange, American, mid-19th
century, cotton, hand quilted in plumes,
feathered wreaths, and diamonds, the
binding machine sewn, 74" x 75", a few
minor stains, $750.
Patriotic quilt, American,
first half of the 20th century,
red, white, and blue stars
and bars design, pieced
construction with appliquéd
machine-sewn stars, hand
quilted, muslin backing, 72"
x 74", light stains, $813.
Coverlet, Jefferson County, New York, 1837, the lion
corner block the same as that used by weaver Harry
Tyler, blue and white, wool and cotton, 76" x 88", some
discoloration, worn edges, $938.
Wreath of Roses pattern appliquéd quilt with vining
border, red and green with yellow accents, American,
mid-19th century, 65" x 80", skillfully handsewn, bright
colors, small tear to a flower, a few small spots, light
discoloration at edges, $1020.