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Antique Amish Dimond Quilt with Provenance

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A large Amish quilt of center diamond pattern made from a blush rose red and pine green cotton and wool blend. The center diamond in the square pattern is supplemented with four smaller square corners, rendering its bold iconic aesthetic. The separated surface areas feature subtle pierced stitches in various designs including a large opening floral motif with corner baskets in the center, sunflowers on the corners, scrolling garlands in the green borders and diamond quilting on the smaller pink squares. These folky details contrast interestingly with the overall bold nature of the construction pattern. The quilt was made in Amish County in Pennsylvania circa 1900. It somehow strikes the viewer as a form of modern and abstract art
This quilt was 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 0280

More Information

Origin:	United States, Pennsylvania
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	cotton wool
Condition:	Good. Overall fine antique textile condition with a couple of wear spots and tiny stain spots scattered. Discoloration on the backing as shown.
Creation Date:	1900s
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional
Patterns:	Abstract, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	780574

Dimensions

W.	74 in;	H.	77 in;	D.	0.2 in;
W.	187.96 cm;	H.	195.58 cm;	D.	0.51 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.