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Antique Amish Dimond Quilt Lancaster Pennsylvania

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A large Amish quilt of center diamond pattern made from a red, green and light blue fine wool and cotton blend and backed by chambray cotton panel. 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 Lancaster County in Pennsylvania circa 1900. It somehow strikes the viewer as a form of modern and abstract art
Compared this quilt with another one we have on offer (LU) that 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:	wool cotton
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Overall good antique textile condition with expected wear and minor fading due to folding and exposure, One worn hole about 0.2" on surface and small worn spots along the edge on the back.
Creation Date:	1900s
Styles / Movements:	Arts & Crafts, Modern
Patterns:	Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	788519

Dimensions

W.	77 in;	H.	77 in;	D.	0.2 in;
W.	195.58 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.