Description

Antique 1860s Nine Patch Summer Quilt Presenting an Antique Nine Patch patchwork quilt dating from 1860 to 1870s or earlier and skillfully entirely hand sewn, with a X quilting design in each square. A great cotton country quilt. This quilt is in as found condition. Entirely hand stitched patchwork quilt, 9 patch design. Small scale printed calico repeat madder and chocolate prints with all the prints dating to the 1860's. Would look lovely in your summer cottage decor home or as a wall hanging art. A wonderful example of Americana folk art. This quilt is reminiscent of a very grand and regal period when quilters had time to skillfully finish a quilt. CONDITION In very good condition, with few stains scattered about. No fading, no repairs, very little damage. Age related conditions for being 160+ years old. There are hand done stitching, throughout at 8 - 9 tiny stitches to the inch. Backing material is a brown and white calico with leaf pattern print cotton and with no batting fillers. Binding is rolled from the back to the front and hand stitched. This is a 1860's quilt and cotton at that time was picked by slaves. You also could say that this cotton is organic, pre chemical days. The quilt would work on a queen sized bed and is in good, unwashed condition. APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS The size is a generous 84" x 83". Each block measuring approx. 11-1/2" x 11-1/2" square. Standard double bed is 54" wide x 78" long. Queen bed is 60" wide x 80" long. King bed is 78" wide x 82" long. Every effort has been made to describe our items as accurately as possible including flaws and imperfections to the best of our ability, to give the buyer an accurate description. Our descriptions are true and accurate to the best of our ability. We try to observe and report every defect that we are aware of to give the buyer an accurate description but to mention every single minor blemish is laborious and unnecessary. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide the rating and pattern if applicable of this item for yourself. Our antiques are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws. Therefore, use and wear should be expected with these items, unless stated in description. We do not clean or alter unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide. We are happy to answer any questions about this item. Insurance has been added to postage handling charges over $100.00 value. I SHIP IMMEDIATELY and packed securely. International Buyers Please Note: ... Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping or customs. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts' - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Clearing customs can delay delivery of packages. I ship promptly but cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping and customs delays. Item: quilt 510 - pg11/23