For sale is an Exquisite Beauty 1920's Basket of Roses Quilt that is in EXCELLENT condition. It appears to be unwashed and is of museum quality. Bridal Quilt.
Below is the appraisal by Sharon L. Newman:
Pattern name/title: Basket of Roses
Size: 85"X 89"
Date Made: circa 1920
Documented: yes
Made by: unknown
Predominant Colors: pink, green, blue, black on white
Fabric: Cotton
Batt/Fill: Cotton
Construction technique: Hand appliquéd, hand embroidery, hand quilted
Quilting-Pattern/Amount: Feather and grid with outline and floral motifs.
Description: Central black appliquéd lattice basket surrounded with 3 tied trio of roses in each corner. Bordered about 10" of solid rose pink.
Backing: unexamined
Edge Finish: Binding 1/2" of same fabric as border
Construction: Very good workmanship
Quilting: Very good work.
Condition/Restoration: Excellent-APPEARS TO BE UNWASHED
Provenance: Quilt was reported to have been made as a wedding gift.
Notations: RARE to find black in good condition and used in appliqué design.
Appraised by : Sharon L. Newman
Appraisal Date: July 23, 2001
Appraisal Value: $3000.00
Definition of Value: Fair Market for 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.