QT504 Philadelphia Pavement Quilt Top

c.1895
80 x 82 inches
New England
$125

Not in perfect condition. Yes, this needs some loving work before quilting this wonderfully graphic quilt top.
This Philadelphia Pavement quilt top, measuring 80" X 82", is comprised of hundreds of 2" squares, made up of dozens of stripes, plaids and calicos from the 1870s to 1900. There are some calicos here that I have never seen. The price of this top is reflecting the fact that there are damaged pieces in the body and along the edges. I would take off the outer row all the way around, use the fabrics to replace the torn pieces in the body of the quilt, and save the remaining pieces for use on another quilt. Completely pieced by hand, the quilt top was taken apart from a tied comforter.