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Antique Quilts are a window into the world of antique fashion fabrics.  Pieces of fabrics left over from dressmaking projects were often used in quiltmaking.

THIS QUILT HAS BEEN SOLD

ENGLISH HEXAGON PATCHWORK COVERLET. 
This beautiful hexagon patchwork dates from the mid 19th century.  Pieced over papers and stitched by hand this patchwork contains many, many beautiful fabrics.  Not without faults there are several patches that are damaged.  The photographs show some of this damage.  This is a document piece but it would also make a stunning hanging.  The patchwork has been backed with a beige cotton sateen with a wide border.  This makes it strong enough to be mounted on to a batten for a wall hanging.

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English Hexagon Patchwork Coverlet

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Although this quilt has been sold I have left the photographs in place as this is such a good example of 19th century fabrics.  Most of them are chintz and would have been imported by the East India Shipping Company.  Many of the designs can be found on paisley shawls.

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