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Great 1930's/40's abstract wool quilt from OH	Vibrant Trip Around the World variation quilt	Two sided African-American quilt
Amish child's quilt	Bold crazy quilt	Velvet African-American quilt	Red, white, and blue strip quilt
Odd Fellows tunic	African-American sunburst quilt top	Satin African-American quilt	Embroidered beanie
Hooked rug with names	African-American Pinwheel quilt	African-American quilt top	Jesus Saves chenille bedspread
One of four embroidered Odd fellows banners	Crocheted bread bag pillow	Crocheted bread bag rug

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This is a bright geometric quilt, in a variation on the Trip Around the World pattern. It is machine and hand pieced, and hand quilted. The fabrics are cotton, with a white flannel back and white binding. From the 1940's, it measures 87 3/4" by 74". It is in good, washed condition, with a cluster of three very small dark spots on one edge, each less than 1/4". There is some age darkening on the back along the fold lines, this does not show through to the front. If you look very closely, you can see that some of the blue pieces are hand stitched rather than machine pieced. These might have been replaced some time ago. This is a vivid quilt that looks good on a bed or a wall. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: TRAH.   See a slideshow of several views [739k] ... Trip Around the World quilt ... Closeup of the center ... Another closeup of the center ... One corner ... Second corner, showing the small spots ... Third corner ... Fourth corner ... Closeup of the edge ... Some of the blue patches ... Closer view of the stitching on the blue patches ... Back view ... Closeup of the back ... Another closeup, back ... Corner of the back ... Another corner, back.

This is a quite striking and interesting two-sided African-American quilt. This piece has very unusual graphics and a real quirkiness. The quilt has one-of-a-kind visual qualities, including it being a little out of square. The width varies from 60" - 62", while the height goes from 71" - 73 1/2". It has a mix of fabrics of varying ages, and certainly reflects that it was made from scraps and pieces that were handy at the time and available to the quilter. There are pieces from old clothing (including part of a pair of corduroy pants), flour sacks, and homespun. It is a "summer quilt" because it has no batting. It obviously was used and has some staining and patches, and some areas of thinning, as well as a few small, unobtrusive surface holes. This quilt is what we would call fair condition, but is still a very special piece with a great look. It was probably made c. the 1940's, although some of the fabrics are much older. The price is $875.00. Inventory Code: TRPS.   Two sided African-American quilt ... The reverse ... First side, closeup ... Closer view of corner ... Second closeup ... Closer view ... Third closeup ... Closer view ... Fourth closeup ... Closer view ... Closeup of center, with pin mark ... Another closeup of the center ... Closeup ... Overall, side view ... Reverse, side view ... Closeup, reverse, with pants piece ... Second closeup ... Closer view with flour sack printing ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Fifth closeup.

This is a folky hooked rug with an abstract center, surrounded by a wide border with four names: Winifred, Thaddeus, Eunice, and Marshall. The girls' names are on the long sides, and the boys' names on the short sides. Both "a"s in Marshall are backwards. The rug was made from wool rags on a burlap back. The main colors are blues and grays, with accents of red, yellow, cream, and brown. It measures 32" by 25", in very good condition, with tiny patches of wear in the corners. The age appears to be 1920's or 30's, but it could be older. The rug has been sewn to fabric and attached to a frame, ready to hang. It looks like it would also be easy to remove from the frame if you wanted to. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: TOAR.   See a slideshow of several views [573k] ... Hooked rug ... Two more views ... With a yardstick for scale ... Side view ... Detail ... Closeup, one corner ... Closeup, second corner ... Closeup, third corner ... Back.

This is a bold, striking quilt of randomly pieced blocks, embellished with a little bit of embroidery. The fabrics are both cottons and wool, including corduroy, houndstooth, and plaid. It is mostly hand pieced with multicolored thread, with a machine pieced border, and hand quilted. The back is a brown cotton, folded over the edge for a binding. There is no batting, just another layer of fabric, so it is not a particularly heavy quilt, in spite of the thicker fabrics. The condition is fair. There is a tear in the border, another on the back, a few small moth holes, and some dark stains, but very little wear. We have tried to take good close-ups of these areas. Overall, though, it is strong and good looking, either for display or use. 79" by 82", early to mid 1900's. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: THAW.   Overall quilt ... Upper Left ... Upper Right ... Center ... Lower Left ... Lower Right ... General Close-up ... Close-up for condition ... Back ... Close-up of back.

This is a very visual red, white, and blue strip quilt. It looks so much more striking in person than in the photos. This quilt was made in the 1940's or 50's from red, white, and blue nylon or polyester, with an unbleached cotton back and red cotton binding. It is hand pieced and hand quilted, in excellent, near mint condition: very clean and crisp. The binding is very slightly faded. One corner of the binding has faint remnants of what looks like a paper sticker that could probably be removed. It measures 72" by 83", and came from an estate in Geneseo, IL. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: THPS.   Red, white, and blue strip quilt ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup of a corner ... Another corner ... Back ... Closeup of back.

This is an African-American quilt with great graphics. It is made from plain and patterned velvets and fake fur, hand pieced and appliqued onto a muslin backing to give a quilted effect without an extra layer of quilting stitches. There is no batting. The back was made in four large blocks, and unfinished edges show where these come together. This quilt measures 72" by 77" and is in excellent, unused condition. There is one discolored spot on the back that does not show through on the front. This was purchased from an African-American church sale in Savannah, GA in the 1970's. A wonderful look for hanging or on a bed. The price is $1200.00. Inventory Code: TPAK.   See a slideshow of several views [359k] ... Velvet African-American quilt ... Closeup ... Closeup 2 ... Closeup 3 ... Closeup 4 ... Closeup 5 ... Closeup 6 ... Closeup 7 ... Back ... Closeup of back ... Second closeup of back ... Third closeup of back ... Closeup of spot on back ... Closeup of back corner.

This is a spectacular African-American quilt top in a sunburst design. It is machine pieced and appliqued with a narrow zig-zag stitch from cotton and cotton blend fabrics, probably from about the 1970's or 80's. The colors and graphics are strong and vivid. The appliqued edges were not hemmed or bound in any way, so they have slightly ravelled edges by design. It was found in Jennings, LA. The size is about 69" by 76"; it is not quite even around the edges. Some of the stitching has come loose where it was sewn too close to the edges - not enough to threaten the stability of the top or to leave obvious flapping edges. The condition is very good and the look is fantastic. The price is $750.00. Inventory Code: AHSH.   African-American sunburst quilt top ... Close-up #1 ... Close-up #2 ... Close-up #3 ... Close-up #4 ... Close-up #5 ... Back ... Close-up of back.

This is an African-American quilt in a vivid, folky pinwheel pattern. The cotton fabrics have hearts, clubs, diamonds, and spades woven in. The colors are a medium blue with white, and a warm terracotta orange and white. Sometimes the back of the fabric was used for variation. The back is cotton muslin, and the batting is polyester. It measures 65" by 78", and looks great hung or on a bed. This quilt was made in Texas, probably c. 1980's, and is in excellent, crisp, unused condition. There is one small dark spot on the front, 1" by 1/2" which does not go through to the back. It was probably on the fabric before the quilt was put together. It is hand pieced and hand quilted. The back was folded over and machine stitched to finish the edges. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: TPAW.   Pinwheel quilt ... Closeup of one block ... Closeup of two blocks ... Extreme closeup of fabric patterns ... Closeup of one corner ... Closeup of the spot ... Back ... Closeup of back ... Second closeup of back.

This spectacular satin quilt came from an African-American family in Baltimore. It is machine and hand pieced, and minimally quilted, with a light blue cotton back and no batting. From the 1920's/30's, it is 72" square. The condition is excellent, with a very few pieces showing some splitting. The price is $3500.00. Inventory Code: PWCH. Image ... Closeup ... Center section ... Third closeup - much closer ... Fourth closeup.

This is a vibrant and graphic African American made one-patch quilt top. It came from east Texas. It is hand pieced from cotton fabrics in a variety of weaves and surfaces. The age is from the middle of the 20th century, made from older fabrics. It measures 85" by 74", and is in excellent, unwashed condition. The striking color play looks great on a wall or a bed. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: TSOC.   African-American quilt top ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... A third closeup ... Closeup of the back.

This is a wonderful, graphic, Amish child's quilt. It is 45" by 64". The small size makes it perfect for display on a wall, although it certainly can be used on a bed or as an accent piece. It was bought from the family in Medina Co., Homersville, OH. This visually interesting cotton quilt is in excellent washed condition and was made around 1950. It is machine pieced and hand quilted. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: AKHH.   Amish child's quilt ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Back ... Closeup of back.

This is striking tunic originally used by the Odd Fellows either for initiations or plays. It is made from cotton. There is a colorful embroidered sun on the front. The ends of the rays are costume jewels. It is further decorated with metal studs. The label inside indicates that this costume was for "David as Commander". This is in very good wearable condition with very slight soiling, minor wear to the collar, and some tarnish to some of the metal decorations. (We're being very picky about this - you have to look closely to see it.) The tunic was made by M.C Lilley & Co., in the late 1800's or early 1900's, prior to 1925, when the company's name was changed. It measures 40" long from the back of the collar to the hem and 22 1/2" across just under the arms. The sleeves are 24" long from the shoulder seam. The loose cut lets it be worn by a variety of sizes. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: THTK.   See a slideshow of several views [286k] ... Odd Fellows tunic ... Another view ... Sides and back ... Closeup of sunburst ... Closeup of hem decoration ... Closeup of sleeve ... Label inside ... With another model.

Here is a wonderful, fun, hand made felt beanie, embroidered all around with multicolored names. Some of the names include: "Zig", "Chet", "Soph", and "Bad Three". The blue felt is slightly faded, while the names are strong and bright. An elastic string underneath held the beanie in place. From the 1950's or 60's, it is in very good condition. It is approximately 6" in diameter by 4 1/2" high (not counting the little tab on top). The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: TCCW.   Embroidered beanie ... Another view ... Third angle ... Fourth view ... From above ... From below.

Blue banner with heart-in-hand, globe, axe, cross and snake, and ark. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: TACH.   Odd fellows banner ... Closeup of heart in hand ... Cross, snake, globe, axe ... Closeup of ark ... Back.

Red with sword and scales, Bible, hourglass, and coffin. The price is $165.00. Inventory Code: TACR.   Odd fellows banner ... Closeup of sword and scales ... Bible, hourglass, and coffin ... Back.

Pink banner with arrows, quiver, and a bundle of rods. The price is $135.00. Inventory Code: TACW.   Odd fellows banner ... Closeup of bow and arrows ... Rods and quiver ... Closeup of bottom ... Back.

This is an old, silk, Odd Fellows banner with great symbology and color. From the 1800's, it has a heart-in-hand, three rings, the ark, caduceus, world, and spear. There is a little loss to the paint - which has aged to a rich, dark, patina. The silk has splitting throughout (as is usual with pieces of this age) but displays extremely well. This piece is mounted on the original brass rod. The fabric is 17 1/2" by 24 1/2", while the rod is 20 3/4" wide. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: AKOW.   Odd fellows banner ... Closeup of heart in hand ... Closeup of axe and rings ... Closeup of Ark ... Closeup of globe and snake ... Back.

A small round pillow covered with a crocheted cover made from bread bags. It is 12" in diameter and in perfect condition. This interesting, colorful, and unique item does have some age to it. The price is $45.00. Inventory Code: AWOH.   Side view ... Top view.

A nice, oval rug crocheted from bread bag wrappers. The rug is about 31" by 20". It is more recent than the pillow cover and is also in excellent condition. The price is $65.00. Inventory Code: AWOW.   Image ... Another view.

This is the Jesus Saves, Jesus The Light of The World, Chenille Bedspread. It is probably a one-of-a-kind. This spread was found in Georgia, and likely made in the Dalton, GA area, along "Peacock Alley". A link to an article about it and history of chenille spreads is below. We have had this unique piece in our own personal collection as such since 1994 and never before offered it for sale. The spread is approximately 76" by 102". As a guess, it was probably made about the 1950's or 60's, but could be earlier. This piece has wonderful graphics and a great look. The condition is not so super, as it has some minor staining, the left side is cut off, and it has a small hole; however, we have always loved it for the strong, funky look. The price is $300.00. Inventory Code: PPSC.   See a slideshow of several views [936k] ... "Jesus Saves" chenille bedspread ... Top half ... Bottom half ... "Jesus Saves" ... The torch ... The hand ... The Bible ... Another of the Bible ... The flower ... Side view, showing depth ... Minor wear ... Closeup of small stains at top ... The hole ... Closeup of the cut edge ... Another of the edge ... Closeup, from back ... Another closeup of the back ... History of chenille in Georgia (Opens in a new window).

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