#251

1887 Silk Patchwork Child-Sized Quilt with Embroidery and Lace Details
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30" (76 cm.) x 29". Constructed of vibrant patches of silk and velvet in solid and patterned weaves,in a variety of shapes and sizes,the featherstitch highlights at the seams,backed with red cotton sateen,and edged with a wide 6" handmade lace border. The quilt has an embroidered date "Aug 8,1887" suggesting that it was the creation of a summer quilting party 122 years ago. Excellent condition.