ANTIQUE MENNONITE 1880'S DOUBLE IRISH CHAIN QUILT
For sale is a Double Irish Chain quilt made by a Mennonite Quilt Maker circa 1880. Below is the appraisal from Sharon L. Newman.
Pattern name/title: Double Irish Chain
Size: 89"X90"
Date Made: Circa 1880
Documented: Yes
Made by: Mennonite Quilt Maker
Documented: Yes
Predominant Colors: Red, yellow, brown
Fabric: cotton
Batt/Fill: cotton
Construction technique: Hand pieced and hand quilted
Quilting-Pattern/Amount: Cable, shell and by the piece. Dresden plate motif also used.
Description: Pieced with red outer chain, yellow inner chain and brown as background. Bordered yello, red, brown print.
Backing: Cream and red print backing.
Edge Finish: Backing folded to front in 1/2" hem.
Construction: Very Good Workmanship
Quilting: Very Good Workmanship
Condition/Restoration: Very Good Condition.
Provenance: Made in Pennsylvania in Mennonite Home.
Notations: Triple Irish Chain quilt with typical color scheme of Pennsylvania. VERY GOOD COLLECTIBLE.
Appraised by : Sharon L. Newman
Appraisal Date: July 23, 2001
Appraisal Value: $2400.00
Definition of Value: Fair Market Value/Donation

We have several old, handmade quilts for sale. These quilts were donated to Scope Ministries International. Scope is a Biblical Training and Personal Guidance center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Proceeds will go to the general fund to benefit this non-profit organization.

Buyer pays Shipping and Insurance - $16.50
Cashiers check, money orders and checks accepted, made out to Scope Ministries International.