Circa 1820 bridal quilt
01-21-2011, 09:39 PM
#86
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Oh My Goodness that is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I would love to have something like that, but like you I could not afford it. What a treasure, too bad he wants to get rid of that historical treasure.
01-21-2011, 09:42 PM
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i didn't read the whole thread, but almost all the big shows have appraisers. many of them buy. if anyone is going to a show, they can get a card for you and you can send an email picture.
01-21-2011, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by LivelyLady
A friend of mine inherited his aunt's estate and among the trove of antiques was this bridal quilt. It is done in original turkey red (sythetic dyes which faded to pink began in 1860) so this oil based red dye didn't fade. The applique trapunto was all hand done and we measured the stitches on the hand quilting which was 12 stitches to the inch! My question is does anyone know of any quilt collectors? He wants to sell it....I'd love it, but I could never afford it.
Simply Eligant! The quilt has been preserved well and belongs in an environment that can preserve correctly for the future. A museum is the right place for it after it's been appraised.
01-21-2011, 09:46 PM
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This shop is located in Colonial Williamsburg,VA and sells both new and antique quilts. http://www.quiltsunlimited.com/
Maybe he could contact them - but I would have it appraised first. He needs to make sure he gets a fair price for such a wonderful quilt!!
Maybe he could contact them - but I would have it appraised first. He needs to make sure he gets a fair price for such a wonderful quilt!!
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