Vintage depression era 1930-40's. touching star quilt

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Posted by jennelle
15 years ago
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I purchased this quilt approx. 25 yrs ago at an estate sale
Evanston WY. USA

Vintage depression era 1930-40's. touching star quilt. Looks like
some feed sack prints in there too. 
Hand quilted.

85 yr old aunt had just been moved to rest home. 
This quilt was found in a basement trunk. It was wrapped up in an draw string cotton dry cleaning bag, still wrapped in wedding paper.

Must have been made for or given as a wedding gift.

4' '7" x 5' 9"
Covers a full size mattress with about a 6" drop. 

Excellent condition,
No wear
No tears
No stains.
100% perfect hand stitching.

Calico and floral prints
Mostly pastel
No two stars are the same....

I having been using for show in the guest bedroom. I've rinsed it twice, in a tub of cold water just to get the dust off. 

Perfect!

I would like to sell it.  Can you tell me anything more about this quilt. Value?
 
Category Folk Art
Medium cotton
Distinguishing marks no
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 4' '7" x 5' 9" Covers a full size mattress with about a 6" drop.
Date Period depression era 1930-40's.
History I purchased this quilt approx. 25 yrs ago at an estate sale Evanston
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