
Description
This wonderful cotton circus animal crib quilt, all hand appliqued and and hand quilted, with hand embroidered accents, the name "Jane Cook English" and the date "September 8, 1944" in hand appliqued letters and numbers in the background.
It measures 48" X 58" and is in very good condition, with the occasional light spot and one 2" X 1/2" tear at the top of the quilt.
There are straight line and diamond designs quilted throughout at 6 stitches to the inch.
The back and hand stitched binding are the same off-white polished cotton used in the background, and the batting is thin. The name "Myrtle English" (probably the maker) is hand embroidered on the back. The quilt came out of Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
The UNUSUAL APPLIQUED LETTERS and NUMBERS and FOLKY ANIMALS make this vintage COLLECTOR'S QUILT stand out!
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It measures 48" X 58" and is in very good condition, with the occasional light spot and one 2" X 1/2" tear at the top of the quilt.
There are straight line and diamond designs quilted throughout at 6 stitches to the inch.
The back and hand stitched binding are the same off-white polished cotton used in the background, and the batting is thin. The name "Myrtle English" (probably the maker) is hand embroidered on the back. The quilt came out of Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
The UNUSUAL APPLIQUED LETTERS and NUMBERS and FOLKY ANIMALS make this vintage COLLECTOR'S QUILT stand out!
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Folky Vintage Circus Crib Quilt, d. 1944
Estimate $300-$500
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Curated Americana & Vintage Finds - Day 1
Apr 02, 2026 6:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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