Dana Auctions Jan 2021 Antique Textile Sale
Antique Chimney Sweep Quilt from NY c1890s measuring 73 by 87 inches. Comprised of 40 Chimneysweep blocks, about 10 by 10 inches, set on point, with a 2.25 inch wide madder print sashing, and madder print setting triangles. Hand pieced and hand quilted with thin cotton batting and an off white cotton backing. The edge is finished with a hand applied binding. There are 2 paper tags attached the quilt, crediting it to Mrs Robert Flammers who was from northwest New York.
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