Late 19th Century Amish Crib Quilt

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32” x 32” 19th century hand-stitched and quilted American Amish Crib Quilt in a” Diamond in a Square” pattern from … Read more 32” x 32” 19th century hand-stitched and quilted American Amish Crib Quilt in a” Diamond in a Square” pattern from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The quilt has a very fine hand stitching with primary colors of pink, and blue. The Amish community in Pennsylvania hand craft the quilts for their own use using the material that they had on hand. It is a beautiful example of an upcycling and reuse of material that has utilitarian functions but is also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it.

Dimensions: 32” x 32”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States
Material: Cotton
Condition: Good See less