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Period: Mid-19th Century
19th C Applique Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Applique quilt from Pennsylvania in good condition with swag floral border.This is quite unusual and unique.
Category
American Country Antique Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$1,516 Sale Price
47% Off
Antique Mennonite American Quilt. 5 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare antique American Mennonite quilt, country of origin: America, circa 1860. Size: 5 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.6 m x 1.68 m)
This rare, Mennonite antique America quilt from the 1860’s is a real treasure, as there are few that have survived. The Mennonites are a branch of the Amish community that broke off in the 1860’s over disagreements with the Old Order Amish. The Amish are a group of Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants to America who are known for adherence to strict religious beliefs and conservative views. Their women are notably known for their skill in quilt making.
This brightly colored quilt is in what is known as the log cabin pattern. The squares are made from strips of fabric stacked in a way similar to the stacking of logs used to make a log home. This particular arrangement of colors is known as “streak of lightening” and is a popular Mennonite design. This pattern alternates light and dark diagonal rows of color. The border creates a whimsical frame to the pattern.
These magnificent antique American quilts were often made from scraps or clothing that had worn out its usefulness. The Mennonites were known for their thriftiness and traditions that emphasized gratitude for the gifts one had been given. These designs were not haphazard and required tremendous amounts of planning and thought.
The scraps would be collected and then the colors would be arranged. Finally, the pieces would be cut and stitched together with precision to make a top. Next a fluffy, warm stuffing would be sandwiched between a backing and the top. This would be hand stitched to accentuate the design and to keep the stuffing from shifting during use. This antique Mennonite quilt...
Category
American American Colonial Antique Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Wool
19th Century Split Bars Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine split bars quilt was made in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and is from the third quarter of the 19th century. It is quite rare the colors on a chocolate brown ground. It is in very good condition. These quilts were typically made in that are in Pennsylvania. It is a Mennonite quilt...
Category
American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$1,980 Sale Price
39% Off
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Sunshine Shadow Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Amish quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in small one inch squares in wool and cotton. The piecework and quilting is very fine and g...
Category
American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Wool
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Coverlet Signed
Dated David Weand Ls Alfordt Montgomery , Co, 1845
By David Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Pennsylvania red and green handwoven coverlet with the original fringe is signed : " DAVID WEAND L.S.ALFORD , MONTGOMERY County 1845 " and retains the original fringe. Thes...
Category
American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Wool
$1,180 Sale Price
52% Off
Caesar
s Crown Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Several features make this Caesar's Crown quilt a real standout. It is well pieced and quilted. Having the blocks abut one another creates four leaf clovers in the white off blocks. ...
Category
American Country Antique Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$3,900
19th Century Quilt Princess Feather and Rose Pattern Circa 1830
Located in Hudson, NY
Striking and beautiful New England quilt in the princess feather and rose pattern. Excellent condition with a highly folky design pattern. Found in , this quilt made from blue and re...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Lone Star Quilt with Broderie Perse
Located in Darnestown, MD
Glorious is the best way to describe this lone star quilt with chintz border and applique (broderie perse). The colors are as vibrant as the day it was ...
Category
American Country Antique Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Mounted Doll Quilt, Postage Stamp Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very early and rare triple Irish chain mini-postage stamp chain doll quilt is in fine condition. Minor age spotting in fine condition no tears or damages. This is hand sewn on c...
Category
American Country Antique Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$1,260 Sale Price
20% Off
Feathered Stars Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Feathered Stars are beautifully combined with Oak leaves in this quilt from the 1860s. While the Stars are all identical, the maker took liberties with the Oak leaves. Most are the s...
Category
American Country Antique Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$2,450
Grapes Applique Quilt with Swag and Tassel Border
Located in Darnestown, MD
This applique quilt is light, airy and graceful. The body is quilted with a crosshatch pattern with half wreaths along the border and full wreaths in the corners. The leaves look lik...
Category
American Antique Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Cotton
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Unusual Quilt or Throw Rug
Located in NYC, NY
An unusual quilt with sections that look like children's drawings.
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American Vintage Mid-19th Century Quilts
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Appliqué Poppy Quilt with Scallop Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Appliqué poppy quilt with fantastic scallop border. The appliqué and quilting work is very good. Condition is very good as well.
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An American Civil War Era African American Southern Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
This extraordinary hand-stitched quilt, dating to the American Civil War era (circa 1860–1870), originates from the deep South—likely Alabama or Georgia—and stands as a powerful example of African American folk artistry during one of the most pivotal periods in American history.
Crafted from wool and homespun blankets, the quilt features a striking design of diagonally pieced squares composed of repurposed clothing in shades of navy, brown, red, and gray. These textiles are believed to be remnants of garments worn during the Civil War, transformed through necessity and creativity into a work of enduring beauty and cultural significance. The back of the quilt is made from a bold red and gray striped textile, adding a distinctive visual contrast.
Quilts like this—made by African Americans in the Reconstruction-era South—are exceedingly rare and deeply meaningful. They embody both resilience and resourcefulness, and serve as powerful expressions of heritage, survival, and artistic identity.
This particular quilt comes from the collection of a Civil Rights attorney who has spent decades practicing in Alabama and Georgia, with a devoted interest in preserving African American folk art from the Civil War era. Its provenance adds another layer of depth and historical significance.
Dimensions: 63” x 73”
Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Alabama, United States
Material: Cotton, wool
Condition: Good
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1982
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Signed and Dated 1939 Amish Double Wedding Ring Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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 ...
Category
American Country Vintage Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$1,996 Sale Price
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H 93 in W 78 in D 0.25 in
19th Century Hand Stitched Crazy Quilt in Turquoise, Yellow, Navy, Green, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
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
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Category
American Antique Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,900
H 77 in W 77 in D 0.25 in
African American Pine Burr Quilt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Exceptional African American pine burr quilt. All hand quilted and pieced. Found in Selma, Alabama. Fantastic color placement and design. These quilts ...
Category
American Folk Art Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Textile
Early 20th C Ohio Amish Plain Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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 ...
Category
American Country Vintage Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Mennonite Bars Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Mennonite bars quilt red and green bars quilt. The condition is very good and crisp. This quilt is very pristine with no fade or damages.
Category
American Other Antique Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Pennsylvania Amish “One Patch” Hand-Stitched Crib Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
A charming and authentic mid-20th century Amish crib quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, featuring the classic “One Patch” pattern. This beautifully hand-crafted piece is composed of hand-cut and hand-stitched cotton squares in a harmonious palette of blue and brown. With meticulous needlework and a minimalist design, the quilt reflects the Amish community’s values of simplicity, utility, and resourcefulness. Made using repurposed fabrics for personal household use, this quilt exemplifies sustainable craft and cultural heritage. A rare find in excellent vintage condition, it is perfect for collectors, nursery decor, or as a distinctive design accent in any interior.
Dimensions: 32” x 40”
Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States
Material: Cotton
Condition: Good
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2235
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Category
American Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
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Early 20th Century African American Crazy Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
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
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American Mid-19th Century Quilts
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Antique American Quilt
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
American American Colonial Mid-19th Century Quilts
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Applique Quilt in Southern Tulip Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Step back in time with this breathtaking 19th-century American appliqué quilt, lovingly hand-stitched in the late 1800s in the southern United States. Featuring the timeless “Southern Tulip” pattern, this heirloom piece showcases vibrant maroon and orange tulip blossoms with graceful green stems and leaves, all set against a warm ivory background.
A striking diamond border in green and maroon elegantly frames a grid of cream squares, each adorned with its own tulip motif. Every element of this quilt was meticulously hand-pieced and stitched with extraordinary attention to detail, reflecting the dedication and artistry of its maker.
A true labor of love, this antique quilt is more than just a textile—it’s a piece of American history. Highly collectible and increasingly rare, its delicate beauty makes it ideal not only as a cherished keepsake but also as a stunning tapestry-style wall art piece.
Whether displayed or preserved, this quilt is a celebration of craftsmanship, heritage, and timeless Southern charm.
Dimensions: 80” x 94”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Southern, United States
Material: Cotton, Applique
Condition: Good
The Persian Knot, SKU: 2284
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