Vintage Rose Wreath Shipshewana Quilt - Mary Schafer
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Vintage Rose Wreath Shipshewana Quilt measuring 78x96.5". This quilt is from the Mary Schafer Collection. She was the quilter and collector from the book Mary Schafer - American Quilt Maker by Gwen Marston. It is comprised of 12 blocks, 17x17", set straight, 3 by 4, with a 6.5" solid pink inner border, followed by a 4" off white border, and 2" white outer border. It is hand and machine pieced, hand appliqued, and hand quilted. There is a thin polyester batting and an off white cotton reverse. The edge is finished with an applied white fabric binding, by hand. It was finished in 1983. MARY SCHAFER: AMERICAN QUILT MAKER pg 140: “Mary bought the Rose Wreath top in an antique store near her home. … The dealer told her that the quilt had been found in Shipshewana, Indiana. What Mary liked about the wreath quilt was the angular seven-sided flowers and the wide inner border.” Photo on pg 140. AMERICAN BEAUTIES: ROSE & TULIP QUILTS Pg 20: Description of quilt and photo. In good condition, some yellowing on fold lines and small spots. Sleeve attached to the back top edge for hanging. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of important Quilt History! This quilt has been professionally appraised and reflected in our estimate. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $25 is a domestic shipping estimate for first quilt and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional quilt or quilt top we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
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Vintage Rose Wreath Shipshewana Quilt - Mary Schafer
Estimate $500 - $700
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