How to contact Betsey Telford-Goodwin's Rocky Mountain Quilts:
Telephone - for orders or questions - 1-207-363-6800
FedEx - 130 York Street York, Maine 03909
Email - betsey@rmquilts.com
CONMM4 Chintz Star of Bethlehem Quilt
c.1825
90 x 96 inches
Pennsylvania
$7,400
An almost 200 year old amazing fully glazed Chintz quilt! Quilts are a
study of history and sociology as well as the masterful sewing skills
required to perfectly create such a masterpiece. Created before the
sewing machine was in public use, this quilt is completely hand pieced
and quilted. Another clue to the date is the linen backing as seen in
the backings of pre 1860 exceptional quilts. This very sophisticated
textile had to have been designed and created by an affluent woman. At
that time we women were the property of our fathers and husbands. A prominent
family would boast about their daughter's talents..one of which was her
needlework. Her talents were part of the marketing of her fathers
job: finding a perfect match for his daughter.
Fabrics were extremely expensive and available only to the affluent. The
6 inch, hand painted block print border is the exquisite edging to the
beige print fabric. The prominent colors are beige, browns and reds. The
fabrics are mostly block prints and copper plate prints. The coloring is
all vegetable based with a wonderful early Turkey Red fabric. There are
exquisite Paisleys and Calicoes.
The hand painted block print border's main colors are red, teal, pink
and a light gold. The 1/4" separately applied binding has been Fussy Cut
to show a tiny brown calico on a beige backing. The diamonds have 2-1/4"sides.
The center star is comprised of 6 diamonds. All diamonds radiate out from there.
A very sophisticated early quilt ready to be sent, with free shipping,
for your approval.
