Crisp, untouched, handsome pieced quilt from the late 19th century, a fabric lover's dream with glorious prints in rich colors. Flying Geese or Birds in Flight is one of the earliest pieced patterns that is seen regularly in antique quilts. This example contains fabrics from the third quarter of the 19th c, and can be used vertically or horizontally on bed or wall.
82" x 86" (double or queen bed) cotton c. 1870-80
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