Amazing Rare Mini Postage Stamp Irish Chain Quilt

Postage Stamp quilt with a wide variety of late 19th century fabrics. The two borders have the latest fabrics, dating to the date to 1880's or 90's...

Finely quilted Irish Chain in which the white off blocks are quilted with a variety of patterns that include hearts and feathers. Stitched in two of the blocks are the name Mary and the date 1883 with the 3 backwards. The white background is lighter than appears in the close ups. The zig zag border makes the perfect frame. The quilt is in excellent, unwashed condition with some basting stitches remaining. Measurements are 72" x 84. Made in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia...

A remarkable example of late 19th-century American quilt making, this vintage “Postage Stamp” quilt is an extraordinary display of patience, skill, and artistry. Composed of approximately 3,600 individually hand-cut and hand-stitched cotton squares—each the size of a postage stamp—this quilt forms a mesmerizing patchwork of color and geometry. The palette features soft and vibrant tones of blue, ivory, pink, red, and yellow, arranged with careful attention to balance and visual rhythm. Entirely hand-quilted and preserved in excellent vintage condition, this piece is not only a functional textile but also a true work of folk art. Ideal for display as wall art or as an heirloom accent in a thoughtfully curated interior. Dimensions: 78” x 85” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 2081 postage stamp quilt, antique American quilt, 19th century quilt, hand-stitched vintage quilt, collectible patchwork quilt, heirloom folk art textile, hand-quilted antique quilt, blue and red quilt, pink and ivory quilt, wall art quilt, vintage quilt for sale, historic handmade quilt, American textile art, late 1800s quilt, fine antique decor, quilt for collectors, Postage Stamp Quilt, Pennsylvania Quilts, Amish Quilts, Lone Star Quilts, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American Textiles.

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