Quilt for Sale - "Rare Antique Applique 1840s-1860s Quilts" Collection
Berries and Leaf Sprigs Antique Applique Quilt, dated and signed 1861
Available
$6,800
A rare find! A spectacular applique quilt - dated and signed 1861; descended in the family of the maker - and on the quilt in india ink is the line of descent through the 1930s.
Applique berries and three leaf sprigs going in two direction with rose and leaf vining border, red and green cotton fabrics. Athens, PA; signed and dated October 30, 1861.
Pieced by Lavinia Vaughan in the 59th year of her age and presented to her sister (see the genealogy information below). The women who inherited the quilt in 1907 and 1934 are also on the quilt in india ink. 91" x 71", good condition.
Quilt geneology info:
Quiltmaker: Lovina Vaughn (Chandler)
Birthdate: September 13, 1803
Birthplace: Orange, NY, United States.
Death: February 18, 1870 (66) Athens, Bradford, PA, United States.
Place of Burial: Litchfield, Bradford, PA, United States.
Immediate Family: Daughter of Samuel Chandler and Margaret Chandler; Wife of Daniel Vaughn; Sister of Maria Campbell; Spencer Chandler; Martha T Bliven; Frances Miller; Rebecca White and 3 others.
