Bidspirit auction | SIGNED OHIO STAR QUILT AND

SIGNED OHIO STAR QUILT AND FLORAL APPLIQUE QUILT - Two quilts: the first, American, 19th century, cotton. A patchwork quilt composed of blue and yellow Ohio stars offset on a white ground. Signed ”Laura Kingsbury No. 6” in a script that was written on the fabric at least twice before cutting. Hand-pieced and quilted. 88” long, 87” wide, with bed post cutouts; together with an applique quilt composed of blocks with flower sprigs, offset with 8-point Ohio stars. Solid red, green, and cheddar fabrics on solid white ground. Hand-pieced and quilted. 85” long, 73” wide. Provenance: The Collection of the late Dr. Virginia Gunn, Wooster, Ohio; Kingsbury quilt: from Midwest Fabric Study Group, 2015. Floral applique quilt: from Dee Dadik, Midwest Fabric Study Group, 2016. 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: Kingsbury quilt: some fabric loss, tears, holes all the way through. Small stains and discoloration; Floral Applique quilt: Blue batting showing through, with pilling and losses in some areas. Light stains and discoloration. Light fading. More staining and discoloration on back, with hanging sleeve.