What type of quilt and date?
08-20-2013, 10:48 AM
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What type of quilt and date?
Hi,
I had this quilt left to me and am trying to learn more about it. I would like to know what type of quilt it is and how I can tell the approximate date? I think it is old but I don't know? Anyone have a guess as to this quilt's value? It is on a queen size bed in the picture.
Shelly
I had this quilt left to me and am trying to learn more about it. I would like to know what type of quilt it is and how I can tell the approximate date? I think it is old but I don't know? Anyone have a guess as to this quilt's value? It is on a queen size bed in the picture.
Shelly
08-20-2013, 11:40 AM
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It doesn't have to have a bat or backing. Fine the way it is. I bet it weighs a ton! Very nice.
As for date, quilts are dated by the newest fabric in the quilt. Google dating cotton fabric and see what you find.
It may take some research.
peace
As for date, quilts are dated by the newest fabric in the quilt. Google dating cotton fabric and see what you find.
It may take some research.
peace
08-20-2013, 12:02 PM
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Yo-you quilt. I concur with the rest of the folks. Date goes by newest fabric. My Mom made one of these in the late 50's-60's. Her's didn't have a backing or batting either. I believe this is the way they were done.
Good luck! Love the quilt.
Anita
Good luck! Love the quilt.
Anita
08-20-2013, 02:31 PM
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It probably isn't worth a great deal of money - I had an old quilt appraised - it was worth about $300.00 and was from the late 1800's. To me it is priceless as my grandfather helped piece it when he was a little boy - It was a functional quilt that was used a lot - log cabin with shirtings and even eyelet fabric. Seems like the quilts that are worth a lot of money are like Baltimore Albums, etc. Enjoy your quilt - it is a treasure.
08-20-2013, 04:13 PM
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If there is a quilt museum or historical society in your area they may be able to help date the quilt. You can check the completed listings on eBay to get a better idea of what they're selling for.
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