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Antique Amish Bars Quilt from Pennsylvania

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A large Amish quilt of center bars pattern made from a striking combination of contrasting colors: light blue, maroon red and blush pink. Bordered with teal blue and backed with cotton. The seven bars in the center with alternate colors is confined in the thin pink border with four small squares that echo the larger ones in the outer corners. The iconic Amish composition is visually bold, amplified by the use of the colors. The surface areas feature subtle pierced stitches in scrolling feature motifs. The quilt was made in Amish County in Pennsylvania circa 1910-20s. It somehow strikes the viewer as a form of modern and abstract art
This quilt was purported purchased from Stella Rubin, a renowned dealer of antique quilt.
For an Amish quilt with similar pattern, see used to be in the collection of International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
IQM Collection Jonathan Holstein and Gail van der Hoof Collection
IQM Object Number 2003 dot 003 dot 0074

More Information

Origin:	United States, Pennsylvania
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	wool and cotton
Condition:	Good. Overall fine antique textile condition with expected light overall wear and fading, a couple of faded old stain spots. Discoloration on the backing as shown.
Creation Date:	1910-20s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Bespoke, Collectible Design
Patterns:	Abstract, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	788495

Dimensions

W.	68 in;	H.	78 in;	D.	0.3 in;
W.	172.72 cm;	H.	198.12 cm;	D.	0.76 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.