Bidspirit auction | CHIMNEY SWEEP PATCHWORK QUILTS

CHIMNEY SWEEP PATCHWORK QUILTS - American, 19th century, cotton. Two quilts: a patchwork quilt in 'chimney sweep' pattern composed of printed browns, reds, pinks, and blues on light pink ground, with a sawtooth border. Hand-pieced and quilted. 78” long, 70” wide; together with a modified nine-patch composed of white, green, pink, yellow, brown, and red printed fabrics on a pink printed ground. Hand- and machine-stitched. 90” long, 65” wide. Provenance: The Collection of the late Dr. Virginia Gunn, Wooster, Ohio; Chimney Sweep routine found in Wooster, 1978. 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: Chimney Sweep quilt: Yellow staining on both sides. Warping and stretching along fold lines. Hanging sleeve on reverse. Modified Nine-Patch quilt: Some staining and discoloration.