Amish Crib Quilt 2011

A rare and exquisite 19th century hand-stitched American Amish crib quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, crafted in the classic 'Diamond in a Square' pattern — one of the most beloved and symbolically resonant designs in the Amish quiltmaking tradition. The quilt features exceptionally fine hand stitching of the quality for which Lancaster County Amish quilts are renowned worldwide, with the feather and cable quilting patterns that are the hallmarks of the finest Pennsylvania Amish work.

19th century Amish crib quilts are among the rarest and most sought-after objects in the American folk art market — their small scale, their extraordinary quality of construction, and their deep cultural significance combining to create objects that now command serious collector attention. This Lancaster County example in its remarkable state of preservation is an acquisition of genuine historical importance. American quilts represent one of the great folk art traditions of North America — textile objects that combined the practical necessity of warmth with an artistic ambition that was entirely the maker's own. The finest American quilts, particularly those from the Amish and Mennonite communities of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, are now collected with the same seriousness as paintings and prints, their bold geometric designs and extraordinary quality of hand stitching placing them at the apex of American decorative art.

Dimensions: 32" x 32"

Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s

Place of Origin: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Material: Cotton

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use

SKU: 2011