Lot Number:
19
Item Location:
Broomfield
Preview Date/Time:
Online photos
Pickup Date/Time:
June 29-30 10:00am-4:00pm
Start Date/Time:
06/21/26, 7:00 AM
End Date/Time:
06/28/26, 7:19:00 PM
Description:
This is a large, handmade American folk art patchwork quilt dating to approximately the 1930s-1940s, constructed in the classic Bow Tie (also known as Hourglass or Necktie) pattern — one of the most beloved and recognizable traditional American quilt designs. The quilt top is assembled from a rich variety of period cotton fabrics including Depression-era feed sack prints, shirting stripes, ginghams, novelty prints featuring animals and florals, and solid red and navy cotton, all set against a bold red solid fabric that forms the dominant Bow Tie units and wide border. The scrappy multicolor centers — featuring dozens of distinct 1930s-40s print fabrics in pink, blue, green, yellow, cream, and teal — are a treasure trove of period textile history, with many fabrics identifiable as typical Depression-era and wartime domestic cotton prints. The quilt is tied rather than quilted, secured throughout with what appear to be gray yarn or thread ties at regular intervals across the surface, a common finishing method for utility quilts of this era. Displayed on a full or queen-size bed, the quilt appears to measure approximately 80x85 inches, making it a generous bed-size piece. Condition is Good to Fair for its age: the red solid fabric shows some fading and minor wear consistent with 80+ years of use, several of the print fabric patches show light fading and minor fraying at a few seam intersections, and the ties are largely intact though a few may be loose; the overall structure remains sound with no major tears or losses observed. A wonderful example of American domestic needlework and textile history, ideal for collectors of antique quilts, folk art, or Depression-era Americana.