Q9323 Nine Patch Irish Chain Quilt


c. 1875
31 x 42 inches
New England
$1,800

This is the best Indigo and white crib I have ever had the pleasure to purchase. An original condition Indigo and white crib quilt is scarcer Than "hen's teeth"! Completely hand pieced and hand quilted. There is a separately applied 1/4" binding.

There is a double border that measures 2-3/4" inches. The first 1-7/8" is white and quilted in a cross hatch 3/4 inch pattern. The remaining 7/8 inch is comprised of triangles measuring 2-1/8" x 1-3/8" x 1-3/8". They are alternating with white triangles. Each triangle is outline quilted 1/8" inside each seam. The nine patch squares measure approx 4" x 4", with each 1-1/4" square being quilted 1/8" all around the inside. The joining white blocks are quilted in the same manner. The large white blocks measure approx 3-5/8" and are quilted with a cross hatch design 3/4" apart.

This quilt appears to be in unused condition. The perfect condition binding fabric of the same design is a lighter shade of indigo, and may have been taken from a used textile, probably a dress. The back of the quilt is a solid white fine linen.

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