Collinge Antiques

Description

Beautiful 19th.c. hand stitched patchwork bedspread c.1880. Measuring 70″ x 50″ and comprised of 140 individual ‘log cabin’ patchwork squares. Note how the the light and dark fabrics are cleverly arranged to make an overlaying diamond pattern known as sunshine and shadow. With each square made up of 21 individual pieces of cloth, the entire quilt contains a staggering total of 2940 pieces. A fascinating variety of velvets, silks, prints and brocades patterned with flowers, stripes, spots and checks. With no batting or backing fabric the hand sewn construction of each individual square and the way they are joined is revealed on the reverse. Generally very good condition, the colours still strong and with only minimal wear to some of the more delicate silks. Presented on a wooden batten for hanging.
Dimensions: length 70″, width 50″.
Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.