ANTIQUE 1880 CRAZY QUILT HAND STITCHED EMBROIDERED WITH RAISED FLOWERS 92-1/2"

Description: ANTIQUE 1880 CRAZY QUILT HAND STITCHED EMBROIDERED WITH RAISED FLOWERS 92-1/2" X 77-1/2"The 1880s crazy quilt is all hand pieced together with wonderful hand embroidered stitch embellishments, cotton raised flowers to give dimension and lift, and lovely assortment of animals, people, flowers and leaves. It is so busy. A masterpiece of Victorian embroidery and floral raised work.This turn of the century crazy quilt reminds me of a Picasso abstract painting. This crazy quilt is a wonderful sewn together work of art. The quilter put a lot of thought into the selections of materials to give the quilt a great visual look.A vast array of different connecting cotton stitches in colors of the rainbow.CONDITIONGood condition. Some rips and holes on the quilts triple layer border, very few small holes on interior of quilt in its blocks, no stains, one long fade streak on backing and still vibrant. Some stitch loss on border layers.APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS92-1/2 inches x 77-1/2 inches.This quilt has a mixture of fabrics, mostly wool, brocades and paisley.. The backing is a tied deep red woven worsted.A great quilt to be fixed and finished for your collection. This quilt was purchased at a old country farmhouse estate auction in Western New York.A great addition to one's collection. A great heirloom quilt to be added to your collection.Standard double bed is 54" wide x 78" long. Queen bed is 60" wide x 80" long. King bed is 78" wide x 82" long. Every effort has been made to describe our items as accurately as possible including flaws and imperfections to the best of our ability, to give the buyer an accurate description. Our descriptions are true and accurate to the best of our ability. We try to observe and report every defect that we are aware of to give the buyer an accurate description but to mention every single minor blemish is laborious and unnecessary. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide the rating and pattern if applicable of this item for yourself. Our antiques are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws. Therefore, use and wear should be expected with these items, unless stated in description. We do not clean or alter unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide. We are happy to answer any questions about this item. Insurance has been added to postage handling charges over $100.00 value. I SHIP IMMEDIATELY and packed securely. International Buyers Please Note: ... Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping or customs. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts' - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Clearing customs can delay delivery of packages. I ship promptly but cannot be held responsible for delays in shipping and customs delay.Item: Quilt 412 - pg4/23

Price: 465 USD

Location: Franklinville, New York

End Time: 2024-01-27T16:00:24.000Z

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