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American appliqué quilt square by Rachel G Gilpin (1845)

Creator: Rachel G Gilpin
Offered by: The Federalist Antiques

Description
Cotton quilt square with floral appliques cut from a printed chintz and redesigned as a wreath with floral sprigs in the corners. Signed & dated in ink in the center of the wreath: "Rachel G. Gilpin, Baltimore 1845." The work has been archival mat with a beveled linen surround and fitted in a UV filtering plexiglass box frame.

American, Baltimore, 1845.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Linen, Cotton
Condition:	Good. Marks, stains, fading, and areas of damage and repair. Overall lovely patina. Wear commensurate with and use.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	8548
Incollect Reference #:	681872

Dimensions

W.	20.5 in;	H.	19.5 in;	D.	1.25 in;
W.	52.07 cm;	H.	49.53 cm;	D.	3.18 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 1972 by Michael Corbett, the Federalist Antiques has been an invaluable design resource focused on the finest 18th and 19th Century American furniture, as well as works of art and period decorative objects. Located in Kenilworth, Illinois, on Chicago’s North Shore, for the last 50 years the Federalist Antiques has provided exceptional material for discerning private collectors, decorators, museums, and national cultural institutions