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Irish Chain Pieced Quilt with Fringe
4/12/2014 - Americana: Live Salesroom Auction
American (Mechanicsburg, PA), ca 1860. A pieced quilt featuring Irish chain pattern in navy fabric having a triple triangle Wild Goose chase border in navy, large navy diamond in each corner, and original white fringe with tassels on 3 sides, all on densely stitched (9-10 per inch) white ground with cross-hatching, feathered wreath and branch quilting; 88.5 x 81 in (with tassels). 

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Property from a Cincinnati, OH Collector

Condition:  
Fringe in excellent condition. Scattered staining to front and back.
Sold: $553.50
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