CONAM1 Hawaiian Quilt

c.1830
90 x 90 inches
New York
$6,800

A mint condition Chintz quilt almost 200 years old! Fabric back then was meant to last forever..we were not a throw away society..a "green" world before that was a known concept. The fabrics are a hand painted block print on a very fine cotton with the backing being a very fine Linen.

The LaMoyne Star blocks measure 8" x 8" with the joining blocks measuring the same. Measuring 7" is the exquisite Chintz border. The 1/8" binding is turned over from the back to the front with minuscule stitches so perfect they appear to be machine work. That would be impossible as the sewing machine was not yet available.

The hand painted block print used for the blocks is different from the border. Both of these prints are exquisitely designed and were created for the most discriminating and affluent woman.

The quilting is over the top! On the star blocks there is diagonal style quilting 5/8" apart with the Chintz pieces having a continuation of the diagonal style crosshatched design. The joining blocks are filled with a wreath design filled with double line crosshatch quilting so tiny one has to be amazed at the patience and talent needed to accomplish such a masterpiece.

I am happy to send this quilt on approval ...this quilt must be seen to truly be appreciated.

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