Mounted Late 19th Century American Appliqué Textile

Description

Transport yourself to the late 19th century with this exquisite American appliqué textile, a testament to traditional craftsmanship. At its … more Transport yourself to the late 19th century with this exquisite American appliqué textile, a testament to traditional craftsmanship. At its heart, a captivating eight-point quilt star pattern unfolds in a harmonious dance of crimson, white, pale pink, and pale blue. Delicate precision extends to the border, adorned with a scrolling vine, flowers, and leaves, culminating in large round crimson and white blooms in each corner. The artist's touch is immortalized with her embroidered initials, "O.F.," in the lower right corner. Stretched on a frame, this textile transcends its utilitarian origins, inviting you to showcase its beauty as a piece of art in any corner of your home. Let history and artistry converge in this timeless appliqué creation, preserving the elegance of a bygone era. less