March Antique & Vintage Quilt & Textile Auction

Vintage c1950 African American String Pieced Quilt Top

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $200 - $400

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Description

Vintage c1950 African American String Pieced Quilt Top measuring 72×82″. Comprised of 42 blocks, 11 by 11 inches, set straight, 6 by 7, with 3.5″ scrappy rectangular border on 3 sides. It is machine pieced, notes state possibly by a treadle machine. It is just a quilt top with no backing, batting, or quilting, but strips were pieced on a foundation. The top uses a variety of fabrics including cotton satin, gingham, corduroy, damask, linen, wool, and more. Note state that this came from the Backwoods Plantation, Harrison County, Texas.


Condition report:

It is in good condition with some small discolorations, spots, and a couple of small moth bites inner red wool fabric. 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 $5-10 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.