Online

08-04-201708-18-2017
Skinner Website
Skinner WebsiteOnline
August 4, 2017 12:00 PM - August 18, 2017 12:00 PMCalender
1306

Three Mennonite Quilts

Sell one like this
$400$325
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3023TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 04, 2017 12:00PM

Description:

Three Mennonite Quilts, St. Jacob's, Waterloo County, Ontario, c. 1910-30, including two "Nine Patch" pattern quilts composed of contrasting shades of blue and rose-colored cloth, and one "Crown of Thorns" pattern quilt composed of shades of red, rose, and blue cloth, lg. to 84, wd. to 76 in.

Provenance: The "Nine Patch" quilt was made by Leah Martin and her sister, and the "Crown of Thorns" quilt was probably made by Lydia Martin's mother or grandmother.
Estimate $500-700


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

Leah Martin, Lydia Martin