Vintage 1950s Hour Glass Quilt Top, Machine Sewn 85" x 65"

Presenting an vintage Hour Glass patchwork quilt top dating from 1940 to 1950s  and skillfully totally machine stitched.  A great cotton country quilt top. This quilt is in as found condition. Would look lovely in your summer cottage decor home or as a wall hanging art. A wonderful example of Americana folk art. 

This quilt is reminiscent of a very grand and regal period when quilters had time to skillfully finish a quilt.

CONDITION 

In excellent condition, with NO age storage related discoloration,  no fading, no repairs, no damage, unwashed. Just made and folded away for decades. No backing material.   

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS

The size is a generous 85" x 65".  Each block measuring approx. 12-1/2" x 13" square.

Standard double bed is 54" wide x 78" long. Queen bed is 60" wide x 80" long. King bed is 78" wide x 82" long. 

Every effort has been made to describe our items as accurately as possible including flaws and imperfections to the best of our ability, to give the buyer an accurate description.  Our descriptions are true and accurate to the best of our ability. We try to observe and report every defect that we are aware of to give the buyer an accurate description but to mention every single minor blemish is laborious and unnecessary. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide the rating and pattern if applicable of this item for yourself.

Our antiques are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws.  Therefore, use and wear should be expected with these items, unless stated in description. We do not clean or alter unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots.

As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the photos carefully and decide. 

We are happy to answer any questions about this item.  Insurance has been added to postage handling charges over $100.00 value. 

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Item: Quilt Top 515 - pg 1/24