Antique 1847 Friendship Quilt - Long Island, NY

Antique 1847 Friendship Quilt - Long Island, NY
Antique 1847 Friendship Quilt Measuring 80 by 93 inches. It is comprised of 28 blocks, 13 by 13 inches, set on point and staggered, 3 by 4. Partial blocks are used as setting triangles. There is a 2 inch floral stripe sash and with a tan and blue print cornerstone. It is hand pieced, hand inked, and hand quilted. Very thin cotton batting and a brown print reverse. The edge is finished with and applied brown print narrow binding. Many of the center squares of each block are hand inked with a signature, the date 1847, and Eatons Neck, LI (in New York). It is in poor condition with overall toning, fabric deterioration along the perimeter, fabric deterioration in the Turkey red fabric, overall edge wear, and other spots. There are some wonderful antique fabrics in this quilt including Prussian blue, chintz, and more. Eatons Neck Long Island is a very small inlet in New York. There is a sleeve along the back edge for hanging. This quilt can be seen on page 11 of "Antique Quilts & Textiles" co-authored by Bobby Aug. From the Estate of Bobbie Aug. Bobbie Aug was a well known and regarded quilt historian, author, appraiser, and quilter for over a half a century. She was also an antique quilt dealer and quilt store co- owner and judge. Most notable is her work on the American Quilter's Society Quilt Appraiser Certification Committee and her early involvement in the Professional Association of Appraisers-Quilted Textiles. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $30 is a domestic shipping estimate for first lot and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or for an International Shipping Quote BEFORE the auction.