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Stunning Vintage 1931 Cathedral Window Quilt – Handmade (8 ft × 5 ft approx.)
Posted 3 days ago in White Oak, MD
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Stunning Vintage 1931 Cathedral Window Quilt – Handmade – 8 ft × 5 ft approx. – Multicolor FeedSack Fabrics – Hand-Stitched and Dated by Maker (“L. P. Coles”) This is an exceptional, fully handmade Cathedral Window quilt, begun on April 15, 1931, as embroidered on the back by the original maker L. P. Coles. Cathedral Window quilts are among the most labor-intensive quilt styles ever created, requiring hundreds of hours of careful folding, pressing, and hand-stitching. This large example features beautiful 1930s–1940s feedsack and calico prints framed within classic ivory cotton “window” arches. Key Features: • Authentic 1931 quilt with hand-embroidered date + maker’s name • Hand-sewn cathedral window construction (no batting) • Large size: approx. 8 ft × 5 ft (96 inches × 60 inches approximately) See pics for exact measurements. • Hundreds of colorful vintage prints including feedsack florals and novelty fabrics • Completely handmade • Good vintage condition for a 90+ year-old quilt • From a smoke-free environment
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