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Unknown Quilt Maker
Collected in Ohio
74 x 90 inches
Circa 1944
Cottons
PROFESSIONALLY WASHED
Fresh, clean and crisp in SUPERB CONDITION,
"STAR FLOWER"
(an ANNE ORR quilt)
(an ANNE ORR quilt)
Unknown Quilt MakerCollected in Ohio
74 x 90 inches
Circa 1944
Cottons
PROFESSIONALLY WASHED
Fresh, clean and crisp in SUPERB CONDITION,
this 1940s beauty has recently been professionally washed.
It had apparently never been used, but had a bit of surface dirt,
It had apparently never been used, but had a bit of surface dirt,
so we had it washed and blocked by a professional.
NO Wear, tears, fading, stains or fabric weakness.
Flat and lightweight, the quilt has a cotton back, and measures 74 x 90 inches.
Flat and lightweight, the quilt has a cotton back, and measures 74 x 90 inches.
The quilt maker added a narrow, separately applied blue cotton binding.
Fantastic, RARE pattern created by the famous early 20th century designer, Anne Orr.
Our friend and colleague researched this design.
Fantastic, RARE pattern created by the famous early 20th century designer, Anne Orr.
Our friend and colleague researched this design.
Quoting her:
"It appears in a 1944 Lockport pattern book; it is called 'The Star Flower.'
"It appears in a 1944 Lockport pattern book; it is called 'The Star Flower.'
The instructions suggest (for colors) blue, light pink, dark pink, and green.
'Land O’Nod' cotton batting, and 'Colonial Quilting Patterns Nos. 99 and 100.' "
Her editorial comment:
Her editorial comment:
"Merciful heavens, there are a LOT of pieces in this quilt!! And it’s a beauty!"
Very well made with precise piecing, and in Excellent Condition.
All cottons with LOTS of small pieces and lovely, dense Hand Quilting,
Very well made with precise piecing, and in Excellent Condition.
All cottons with LOTS of small pieces and lovely, dense Hand Quilting,
executed at 8 - 9 tiny even stitches per inch (counting one side only.)
Price: $695
Price: $695
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