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Barn Raising Quilt

19th C Log Cabin Barn Raising Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Wool Log Cabin Barn Raising Quilt with Floral back. Circa 1890 t0 1900. Great Condition.
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Antique 19th Century American Country Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

19th C Log Cabin Barn Raising Quilt
19th C Log Cabin Barn Raising Quilt
H 82 in W 72 in D 0.2 in
19thc Pennsylvania Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc fancy calico fabric log cabin quilt. This barn raising quilt is in fine condition.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

19thc Pennsylvania Log Cabin Quilt
19thc Pennsylvania Log Cabin Quilt
H 78 in W 66 in D 0.25 in
19thc Log Cabin Quilt W/ Zig Zag Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc log cabin barn raising quilt with zig zag border in pristine condition. This amazing log
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Antique 1870s American Adirondack Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wool & satin log cabin barn raising quilt and has a wool flannel backing. This quilt is in
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt
19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt
H 76 in W 76 in D 0.25 in
19thc Wool Log Cabin with Floral Embroidered Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool log cabin barn raising quilt with floral embroidered border. The condition is very good
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Hand Stitched American Silk Quilt in “Raising Barn” Pattern Circa the Late 1800s
Located in Barrington, IL
Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique
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Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Silk

19th Century American Applique Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
Applique Quilts, Applique Quilts, Pennsylvania Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19th Century American Applique Quilt
19th Century American Applique Quilt
H 81 in W 78 in D 0.25 in
Early 20th Century American Crazy Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
American Crazy Quilts, Vintage Crazy Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Amish Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt
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Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Early 20th Century American Crazy Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
American Crazy Quilts, Vintage Crazy Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Amish Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt
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Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19Thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool log cabin quilt or barn raising in fine condition. The backing is in a early brown
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts

Materials

Wool

19th Century Hand Stitched American Silk Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
Quilts, Pennsylvania Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana
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Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Fabric, Silk

Early 20th Century African American Crazy Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
American Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique
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Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century American Crazy Quilt with Red Stars
Located in Barrington, IL
, Vintage Crazy Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Amish Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin
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Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Southern Tulip Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Quilts, Applique Quilts, Pennsylvania Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Early 20th Century American Amish “Sunshine and Shadows” Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
, 19th Century Quilts, Amish American Art, Antique Amish American Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt
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Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania
Located in Barrington, IL
Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Lancaster County Amish Quilt in Forest Green, Burgundy, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
American Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique
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Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Southern Quilt in Wedding Ring Pattern in Pale Green, Ivory, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Quilts, 19th Century Quilts, African American Art, Antique African American Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn
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Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Society Crazy Quilt in Turquoise, Pink, Yellow, Navy, Green, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American
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Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Uzbek Hand Stitched Silk Quilt in Red, Turquoise, Ivory, Black, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
, Applique Quilts, Pennsylvania Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Silk

19th Century Hand Stitched American Amish Crib Quilt in Pink, Ivory, Navy Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Quilts, Amish American Art, Antique Amish American Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin
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Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

An American Civil War Era African American Southern Quilt From the Deep South
Located in Barrington, IL
American Art, Antique African American Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt
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Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Framed Hand Embroidered Vintage Crib Quilt of a Cabin in Red, Green, Peach, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Framed Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Amish Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt
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Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Art Glass, Hardwood

19th Century Pennsylvania Jacquard Coverlet in Floral Design Red, Green, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Quilts, Antique Applique Quilts, Applique Quilts, Pennsylvania Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1840s Pennsylvania Jacquard Coverlet by Elizabeth Yohe in Red, Navy, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Quilts, Antique Applique Quilts, Applique Quilts, Pennsylvania Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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19th Century Quilt Wool Log Cabin / Barn Raising Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early wool log cabin or barn raising quilt is in fantastic condition and super
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Early 20th Century American Country Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

19thc Pennsylvania Wool Suiting Barn Raising Quilt W/ Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC FANTASTIC BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA WOOL SUITING BARN RAISING LOG CABIN QUILT WITH CHEVRON
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Wool

Antique Quilt Wool Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19th century wool log cabin quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This barn raising
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Quilts

Materials

Wool

19thc Antique Quilt Cotton Log Cabin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely made cotton Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania log cabin / barn raising quilt. The colors
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

19thc Antique Quilt Cotton Log Cabin
19thc Antique Quilt Cotton Log Cabin
H 84 in W 81 in D 0.25 in
19thc Wool Log Cabin with Floral Embroidered Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool log cabin barn raising quilt with floral embroidered border. The condition is very good
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This barn raising log cabin quilt is one of the finest examples of a Classic pattern. It is made of
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Antique 1880s American Quilts

Materials

Wool

Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt
Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt
H 91 in W 91 in D 0.2 in
Calico Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This wonderful barn raising log cabin quilt is an American Classic. Many people believe that the
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Antique 1880s American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Calico Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt
Calico Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt
H 84 in W 80 in D 0.2 in
Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt with Unusual Border
Located in Darnestown, MD
This bold barn raising log cabin quilt beautifully combines patterned fabrics to create added
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Antique 1880s American Quilts

Materials

Wool

1940s Log Cabin/barn Raising Pattern Quilt From Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL MELLOW COLORS AND FINELY PIECED AND QUILTED LATE COTTON LOG CABIN QUILT.THE COLORS ARE
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Vintage 1940s American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19THC WOOL LOG CABIN BARN RAISING PATTERN QUILT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PENNSYLVANIA WOOL 19THC LOG CABIN /BARN RAISING PATTERN.THIS QUILT IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND HAS
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

19th Century Antique Quilt, Wool Barn Raising Log Cabin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic wool log cabin quilt is in pristine condition. Amazing colors and fabrics, wool
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

19th Century Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early 19th century barn raising pattern wool log cabin quilt has amazing graphics and
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Quilts

Materials

Wool

19th Century Wool Log Cabin Quilt
19th Century Wool Log Cabin Quilt
H 84 in W 72 in D 0.5 in
19thc Pennsylvania Mounted Cotton Log Cabin Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early all cotton barn raising log cabin crib quilt is all done in very small pieces with small
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19THC RARE WOOL & VELVET LOG CABIN QUILT ON MOUNT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS LOG CABIN/BARN RAISING PATTERN QUILT IS FROM PENNSYLVANIA. THE FORM AND CONSTRUCTION OF
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

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Wool, Velvet

Early 19th C Wool Log Cabin Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a most unusual one of a kind barn raising pattern, log cabin quilt. It is all wool and from
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Wool

Early 19thc Cotton Log Cabin Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania/ mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful small pieced log cabin/barn raising pattern crib quilt is from Berks county
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19thc Berks County, Pennsylvania Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand pieced & quilted barn raising / log cabin crib quilt is in very fine condition. It
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19Thc Velvet & Silk Pristine Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing log cabin / barn raising silk & velvet quilt is in amazing mint condition. This comes
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Velvet

19thc Log Cabin Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc cotton log cabin crib quilt from Pennsylvania. This amazing barn raising quilt is in unwashed
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

American Quilt, "Log Cabin" Pattern, circa 1920s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality velvet American quilt in the "log cabin" patchwork pattern, indicative of barn raising
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Velvet

Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Classic barn raising log cabin quilt is done with an unusual color palette. Solid and printed
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Antique 1880s American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt
Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt
H 82 in W 82 in D 0.1 in
19Thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt Barn Raising
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine all wool log cabin quilt in a barn raising pattern is in fine condition. It is made from
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts

Materials

Wool

Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt with Embroidery
Located in Darnestown, MD
This barn raising log cabin is most unusual because of the embroidered names throughout. They are
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Antique Early 1900s American Quilts

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Square Patchwork Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
, Amish Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique
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Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

20th Century American Amish Bars Crib Quilt in Purple, Blue, Green. Brown
Located in Barrington, IL
Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American Textiles
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Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Hand Stitched Applique Quilt in Basket Pattern in Ivory, Brown, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
Quilts, Pennsylvania Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana
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Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Hearts and Tulips Pattern in Ivory, Pink
Located in Barrington, IL
, Pennsylvania Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art
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Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Antique Quilt, Wool Challis Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century wool challis log cabin / barn raising pattern quilt is in fine condition. Very
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton, Wool

19th C Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C wool log cabin quilt, barn raising pattern. The condition is very good with minor wear on
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Antique 1870s American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

19th C Wool Log Cabin Quilt
19th C Wool Log Cabin Quilt
H 72 in W 66 in D 0.5 in
19th C Wool Log Cabin Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C wool chalis log cabin barn raising crib quilt with a zig zag border. This quilt is in mint
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Red, and Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

Antique Quilt, "Log Cabin - Barn Raising"
Located in New York, NY
Antique quilt, "Log Cabin - Barn Raising," New Jersey, circa 1885. The classic American quilt
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

"Log Cabin-Barn Raising" Pieced Quilt
Located in New York, NY
"Log Cabin - Barn Raising" variation pieced quilt. Pennsylvania Mennonite, third quarter of the
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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Wool

"Log Cabin-Barn Raising" Pieced Quilt
"Log Cabin-Barn Raising" Pieced Quilt
H 80 in W 80 in D 0.07 in
Antique Log Cabin Barn Raising Variation Pieced Quilt
Located in Pau, FR
Turkey red and white narrow strips arranged in a traditional Barn Raising pattern of concentric
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Antique Log Cabin Barn Raising Pieced Silk Quilt
Located in Pau, FR
quilt surface that are characteristic of this popular quilt design. A plus is the 2 1/2" border all
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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Silk

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Amish Quilt Dated 1911 from Indiana-Bear Paw Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amish bear paw pattern Indiana Amish signed & dated 1911.The quilting is very fine & finely pieced.This is mixed fabrics wool and cotton.
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Vintage 1910s American Adirondack Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Early 20th Century American Amish Quilt ( 6' x 6'6" - 183 x 198 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Amish Quilt ( 6' x 6'6" - 183 x 198 )
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Quilts and Blankets

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Antique Quilt in Wool with Cotton Calico Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine wool and cotton geometric quilt has roller block print fabric. The backing is in a brown calico printed fabric. The condition is very good condition.
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Antique 19th Century American Country Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton, Wool

19thc Plaid Blanket All Wool Blanket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

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Wool

19thc Plaid Blanket All Wool Blanket
19thc Plaid Blanket All Wool Blanket
H 78 in W 80 in D 0.2 in
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Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
H 95 in W 54 in D 25 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Hand Stitch and Quilted Lone Star Crib Quilt in Purple, Green, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Charming vintage hand embroidered crib quilt in Lone Star pattern in purple, green, blue, ivory, red and pink from the mid 1900s. The quilt has hand stitched loops on top for han...
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Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19thc Antique Quilt Mennonite Wool Stars with Embroidery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super amazing wool plaid pieced stars is in mint condition. The surround stars have embroidery around the blocks. The backing is a floral wool backing.The border is a teal blue ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

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Mid-20th Century African American Hand-Stitched Southern Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
This striking mid-20th century African American hand-stitched quilt embodies the bold, improvisational spirit of the legendary Gee’s Bend quilting tradition of Alabama. Crafted with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

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Located in Istanbul, TR
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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20th C Calico Postage Stamp Quilt
20th C Calico Postage Stamp Quilt
H 78 in W 86 in D 0.2 in
19thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wool log cabin quilt is in very good condition with a reversible one patch backing. This quilt was found and made in Pennsylvania.
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

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19thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt
H 66 in W 74 in D 0.15 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Early 20th Century American Country Quilts

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Cotton

20th C Tumbling Blocks Quilt
20th C Tumbling Blocks Quilt
H 90 in W 80 in D 0.2 in
19thc Wool & Velvet Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool & velvet log cabin quilt with striped border and unusual corner blocks.The back has a interesting corner blocks.This quilt was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.
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Antique 1870s American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Velvet

19thc Wool & Velvet Log Cabin Quilt
19thc Wool & Velvet Log Cabin Quilt
H 76 in W 76 in D 0.5 in
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Barn Raising Quilt For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the barn raising quilt you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each barn raising quilt for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Your living room may not be complete without a barn raising quilt — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A barn raising quilt, designed in the Folk Art or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Barn Raising Quilt?

Prices for a barn raising quilt can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $725 and can go as high as $3,250, while the average can fetch as much as $2,175.

Finding the Right Quilts for You

Antique, new and vintage quilts can add a welcome decorative dynamic to your space, whether they’re positioned as wall art in your bedroom (just as you might hang a tapestry) or draped over your side tables or the seating in your living room.

Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor.

For early American colonists, quilts were a crucial source of warmth and comfort. In the 19th century, quilting was a popular activity for women to socialize and commemorate important events, such as weddings or the birth of a child. Distinctive regional variations developed, from the vibrant quilts made in the African-American community of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, to Baltimore album quilts with beautifully appliquéd blocks.

If you’re looking to introduce an eye-catching flourish to a bedroom or living room, quilts provide a pop of color and texture to corners that might otherwise be difficult to decorate.

Find a wide range of vintage quilts made from materials like cotton, wool and silk on 1stDibs.