Bidspirit auction | UNUSUAL HEXAGON QUILT TOP WITH

UNUSUAL HEXAGON QUILT TOP WITH RECYCLED PAPER BACKING - American, c. 1900-1910, silk. A hexagon patchwork quilt top composed of multicolor 'upcycled' fabrics in dominant shades of red and purple, with a printed portrait of Teddy Roosevelt fussy cut on one piece. Hand-pieced and basted, with scrap paper backing. Some notations include a receipt reading ”H C Sanders, corner of Washington...” a ledger page, receipts including one from Spruce Street pharmacy, ”blankets, oct can, frying pan, plates, ” ”comb, brush, pitcher, matches, ” portions of typewritten and a handwritten letters, and ”742 Franken av...” Hand-pieced and basted. 75” long, 40” wide. Provenance: The Collection of the late Dr. Virginia Gunn, Wooster, Ohio. NOTE: We are happy to answer questions and take additional photos of lots prior to the auction (the sooner submitted the better). Any updates or new photographs will be posted to the catalog on our website. Please check there prior to placing bids to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information. SHIPPING: We offer in-house shipping on all lots in this auction. Please see the terms for more information and contact us for a packing/shipping estimate. Condition: Some seam losses with loose pieces. Paper brittle and torn. Unfinished and fraying.