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Schoolhouse Quilt

Offered by: Tori Jones Studio

Description
- This quilt's graphic schoolhouse pattern is offset by a striking palette of cobalt calico against a background of crisp white hand-stitching. In a rare circumstance, this quilt’s maker has remained attached to this piece, including her signature on its back side. This piece was made by hand by Kaleta Livesay, born in 1921.

- The American schoolhouse quilt pattern first appeared in the late nineteenth century, depicting a building that was central to the community and represented one of the first major sources of livelihood for women.

- Part of a quilt’s inherent beauty is its heirloom nature. Most quilts in our collection were created by hand over a century ago. These pieces were made to be handed down, kept in the family, cozied up with by generation after generation. We can't think of a better gift for a loved one. These are the heirlooms of tomorrow, broken in to perfection.

- This intricate quilt is in excellent vintage condition. There is some variation to the cobalt fabrics. Please see our detailed photos.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Quilt, quilting, quilted
Condition:	Good. This is a vintage and pre-loved item. Please review our detailed photos and kindly note that this quilt is sold as-is.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana, Traditional
Patterns:	Geometric, Handmade, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	630424

Dimensions

W.	71 in;	H.	87 in;
W.	180.34 cm;	H.	220.98 cm;

Message from Seller:

With more than a decade of experience at brands like domino, Veranda, Elle Decor, House Beautiful and textile company Schumacher, Tori has worn a lot of hats: editor, stylist, art director, merchandiser, buyer, decorator and creative lead. Her eponymous firm is a lifelong dream come true, inspired by a generational passion for hunting and collecting.