Antique & Vintage Quilt & Textile Auction
Lot 64:
Description
Antique c1880 Touching Stars Quilt measuring 72×72″. It is comprised of 9 stars made of small 60 degree diamonds, about 1.25 inches along the side. Color palette includes brown orange yellow and off white. There is a one inch orange inner border and a 1.5 inch dogtooth outer border of orange and off white. Thin cotton batting and an off white cotton reverse the edge is finished with a narrow orange fabric piping. It is hand and machine pieced and densely quilted. It is in good condition with overall toning and small spots. There is a sleeve for hanging attached to the back along the top of the quilt. This quilt can be seen on page 54 of “Vintage Quilts” co-authored by Bobbie Aug. From the Estate of Bobbie Aug. Bobbie Aug was a well known and regarded quilt historian, author, appraiser, and quilter for over a half a century. She was also an antique quilt dealer, quilt store co-owner and judge. Most notable is her work on the American Quilter’s Society Quilt Appraiser Certification Committee and her early involvement in the Professional Association of Appraisers-Quilted Textiles. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $30 is a domestic shipping estimate for first lot and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or for an International Shipping Quote BEFORE the auction.
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