1870s Quilts

Appliqué poppy quilt with fantastic scallop border. The appliqué and quilting work is very good. Condition is very good as well.

This very rare Holmes County, Ohio Amish double wedding ring is signed and dated 1937 and in very good condition. The quilting and piecing is very ...

A beautiful example of American textile folk art, this late 19th-century Society Crazy Quilt is hand-pieced, hand-stitched, and richly embroidered. Constructed in a 7x7 block structure, each 11" x 11" square was created by a different individual—likely members of a sewing society or women’s group—making this quilt not only a masterwork of craftsmanship but a collaborative historical artifact. The vibrant color palette includes striking combinations of turquoise, pink, yellow, navy, and green, giving the quilt dynamic visual appeal. Elaborate herringbone embroidery connects each block, showcasing both unity and individuality in the design. Backed with cotton and discovered in New England, this piece was possibly crafted in Pennsylvania in the early 20th century. Dimensions: 77” x 77” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool, Cotton Condition: Areas of wear, spots The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2136 19th century crazy quilt, Society quilt, American folk art textile, antique embroidered quilt, turquoise crazy quilt, hand-stitched crazy quilt, vintage patchwork quilt, herringbone embroidery quilt, Pennsylvania textile art, late 1800s quilt, collaborative American quilt, heirloom crazy quilt, antique quilt wall art, colorful crazy quilt, vintage decorative throw, early 20th century quilt, American Crazy Quilts, Vintage Crazy Quilts...

This amazing autumn leaf applique quilt is in pristine condition and has a very unusual swag border. It comes to us from Southern Ohio from the family -mother that made the quilt. Th...

Exceptional African American pine burr quilt. All hand quilted and pieced. Found in Selma, Alabama. Fantastic color placement and design. These quilts ...

This fine quilted Ohio Amish plain quilt is in a purple cotton and inner mint green borders.The quilting is very fine and the quilt is in pristine condition. Super rare colors and a ...

20thc rare Amish Holmes County, Ohio broken dishes quilt with double inner borders. This quilt is from the thirties and is very unusual pastel colors. The condition is very good.

This extraordinary African American crazy quilt, hand-pieced and embroidered in the early 1900s, is a vivid expression of creativity, resilience, and cultural storytelling. Composed of 25 distinct blocks arranged in a 5x5 grid, each approximately 13 inches square, the quilt features an array of rich wool fabrics in hues of red, brown, gray, black, navy, and pale green—cut into dynamic rectangular and trapezoidal shapes. Every piece is meticulously hand-appliquéd and accented with elegant feather stitch embroidery, lending intricate detail and texture to the overall composition. A soft gray flannel border, 5 inches wide, frames the quilt, while the reverse is backed with warm gray cotton flannel, adding both comfort and contrast. More than just a textile, this quilt is a historical artifact—one that reflects the ingenuity and artistry of African American makers during a pivotal era in American history. Early African American quilts from the 19th and early 20th centuries have become highly sought after for their rarity, authenticity, and profound cultural significance. A striking addition to any collection, this quilt stands as both a visual masterpiece and a powerful testament to the legacy of African American folk art. Dimensions: 77.5” x 77.5” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool, Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot, SKU 2079 African American Quilts, Southern Quilts, Gee’s Bend Quilts, Alabama Quilts, 19th Century Quilts, African American Art, Antique African American Quilts...

19th century very rare Holmes county Ohio Amish hole in the barn door quilt. This early and very rare all cotton quilt has a cheddar backing and ...

19th C Applique quilt from Pennsylvania in good condition with swag floral border.This is quite unusual and unique.

There is no overarching color composition to either the square sections nor to their associated six-point stars on this richly toned antique quilt. The stars are not perfectly orient...

Nothing could be more of the moment than this patriotic flag quilt depicting Old Glory. It was most likely made either for the admission of Arizona into st...