Southern African American Made Quilt

Southern African American made quilt.

This African American made southern quilt is an outstanding condition with no moth damage, smoke free. Possibly symbolic of the crossroads code from the Underground Railroad quilts. . Constructed from

Early to mid 20th century. Having a tag which reads "Hon'y Chile" Souvenier of Little Rock Arkansa. Doll having painted eyes and mouth with dress and bows in hair. H7"

picked from a South Carolina African American estate by Ron Causey Jr sometime in 2010-5' x 6'

Early 20th century, possibly Savannah, Georgia origin. Colorfully pieced quilt having a variety of patterns and colors throughout. Good overall condition with minimal wear throughout. W64 1/2" W72"

Rare African American World Geography pictorial quilt, made by the Lomax sisters, Kentucky, circa 1940s-1950s, rayon, silk and cotton. Some wear and tears to top, some staining to backing. 96''h, 77''

78" x 76" African American quilt ca. 1940 made from old suits. Purchased from 2nd Presbyterian Church of Oxford PA. This church was organized in 1874 with nine members, following a petition submitted

58" x 68" African American quilt ca. 1940 made from old suits. Purchased from 2nd Presbyterian Church of Oxford PA. This church was organized in 1874 with nine members, following a petition submitted

Antique cotton quilt made from multi color scraps - Oral history states attrib African American made - hand & some machine stitching - 71"x59"

Vintage hand stitched quilt top - Oral history states attrib African American made - polyester/nylon multi color scraps - 95"x90"

possibly African American. From an Alabama estate consigned by the same owner of the African American quilts and shoe shine box.28" H X 20.5" TOP DIAM

patch quilt made from cut fabric from suits and shirts. Found in a Virginia estate. 80" x 60"

hand written tag with makers name and info. born Sept 18th 1903 in Harengo County Alabama. Quilt made 1986 in Dallas County Alabama. 69" x 88" - from the collection of Larry Hackley

discovered in a South Carolina African American home. Made by a family member. Having the same stitch pattern throughout the quilt. 77" x 63"

discovered in a South Carolina African American home. Made by a family member. Many different stitch techniques. 71"x59"

Quilt was purchased from the daughter of Gerturde Martin and she wrote "This quilt was made by my Mom (Gertrude Martin) in Chester SC in the 1950s. When I was a little girl my Mom and her friends and

Brought to the auction by a picker who purchased directly from an African American family who varified that the quilt was made by a family member in North Carolina. 78" x 73"

African American Pieced and Appliqued Asymmetrical Design Sample Quilt. c. 1890-1900's. Covington, TN. Mid-weight quilt with hand-made stitching and scrap cotton fabric. Excellent condition. 78" x 66"

made in Gees Bend, African American Quilt. Purchased direct by Ron Causey Jr. Stamped on back- 9 1/2"

African American themed quilt, commissioniond by Howard's son, made using textiles from the artist's collection. Approximately 52 x 70 inches.

Important African-American "make-do" quilt by Josie Covington (Triune, TN/1869-1909) comprised of hand-pieced and appliqued blocks made of dress fabrics. Circa 1885-1900. Pieced patterns include baske

From a Virgina plantation, ca. 1850, sqaure nail and very crudely made, southern yellow pine. 25"x13"

1940s handmade African American quilt. Top with block squares in creams, pinks, browns, and oranges. Back and border in yellow. Machine sewn. Not quilted. PROVENANCE: Made by Lee Velma Lewis Thames (1

1st item: American Depression era hand embroidered and pieced Crazy Quilt, likely made from silk crepe ties, velvet and satin, 83" x 65". Probably Southern, 2nd quarter of the 20th century. 2nd item: