Bidspirit auction | BETHLEHEM STAR AND PATCHWORK ”KITE”

BETHLEHEM STAR AND PATCHWORK ”KITE” QUILTS - American, 19th century, cotton. A Bethlehem star lap quilt. Stars composed of printed green, pink, cheddar, blue, and purple diamonds, alternated with solid white diamonds, on a yellow printed ground. Hand-pieced and quilted. 67” square; together with a patchwork quilt with a diamond ”kite”-like pattern composed of printed rde, yellow, orange, brown, blue, and green fabrics on a solid white ground. Hand-pieced and quilted. 82” long, 70” wide. Provenance: The Collection of the late Dr. Virginia Gunn, Wooster, Ohio; found in Southington, Ohio, 1994. 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: Bethlehem Star quilt: Fabric loss in border and on one center piece, light discoloration in yellow fabric, light staining. Hanging sleeve on reverse; Patchwork ”Kite” quilt: Discoloration, small stains, minor yellowing on edges.