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19th Century Hand-Stitched Appliqué Quilt, Pennsylvania Folk Art, 96" x 96"

$3,200
£2,417.30
€2,818.68
CA$4,542.08
A$4,571.08
CHF 2,653.03
MX$55,509.46
NOK 30,474.85
SEK 31,455.90
DKK 21,070.43

About the Item

This exquisite 19th-century Pennsylvania Dutch appliqué quilt, hand-stitched in the mid-1800s, is a compelling example of early American textile artistry and folk tradition. Crafted entirely by hand from individually cut and sewn fabric elements, the quilt reflects the extraordinary skill, patience, and devotion that define the finest domestic needlework of the period. The design features a graceful foliate pattern composed of stylized leaves and floral motifs rendered in soft pale green and rich red tones, elegantly set against a luminous ivory ground. A beautifully executed trailing vine and scalloped border frames the composition, lending rhythm, movement, and visual harmony. Each section was meticulously hand-stitched, underscoring the quilt’s status as a true labor of love and a historically significant work of American folk art. Highly sought after by collectors and interior designers alike, 19th- and early-20th-century hand-stitched quilts have become increasingly rare and collectible. With its delicate beauty and balanced composition, this quilt is especially well-suited for use as textile wall art. Dimensions: 96” x 96” Date of Manufacture: Late 1800s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton, Applique Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 2354 19th Century Quilt, Pennsylvania Dutch Quilt, Hand Stitched Applique Quilt, Antique American Quilt, 19th Century Textile, American Folk Art Quilt, Foliate Applique Quilt, Antique Quilt Wall Art, Textile Wall Hanging, Historic American Quilt, Museum Quality Quilt, Decorative Textile Art, Antique Textile Tapestry, Handcrafted Heritage Textile, Handwoven Tapestry, Handwoven, Handcrafted Quilts, Reducing Carbon Footprint, Sustainable Living, Sustainability.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 96 in (243.84 cm)Width: 96 in (243.84 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870-1880
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 23541stDibs: LU8224248455092

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