Mississippi African American Quilt

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

African American quilt 1940s Feed bag back. Small patch on back (Pictured), Some staining (much of which is pictured). From Mississippi originally, brighten up north to Akron Ohio in the migration. ap

Sarah Mary Taylor, African American. Mississippi. A highly recognized quilt maker going all the way back to 1970 when she began her notoriety. From the collection of Larry Hackley. 75" x 83"

Sarah Mary Taylor, African American. Mississippi. A highly recognized quilt maker going all the way back to 1970 when she began her notoriety. From the collection of Larry Hackley. 77" x 80"

Sarah Mary Taylor, African American. Mississippi. A highly recognized quilt maker going all the way back to 1970 when she began her notoriety. From the collection of Larry Hackley. 81" x 84"

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

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

Anonymous Abstract Squares African American Quilt. Hand-stitched cotton piece quilt. Loose edge, minor staining, overall great condition. 72" x 80". Est. $600-900. Ship: $45 Provenance letter from con

fresh from an estate. Southeastern United States. All quilts have wear from age. Please see photos for holes and stains as they will be pictured if any.

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

Anonymous. African American Quilt. Hand-stitched cotton piece quilt. Hole in center, stain on left bottom, otherwise good to fair condition. 70" x 82". Est. $600-900. Ship: $45 Note from consignor: Qu

Quilt has wear consistent with age. 64"x 82". Please see photos.

attributed to Ohio, early 20th century, brightly colored cotton squares and rectangles arranged in a haphazard pattern; framed 7 ft. 7 in. x 6 ft. 10 in. Provenance: Property sold to benefit the Ameri

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

86" x 68" quilt discovered in the same basement in Asheboro as lot 585 from African American Family by renowned door knock Picker Wade Ledbetter of piedmont NC.

Alabama origin. Marked in Larry's collection. Outstandint colors and patterns. From the collection of Larry Hackley. 71" x 79.5"

from an uknown maker. Just our opinion that this is after Sarah Mary Taylor as Larry did not have it marked in his collection as so. From the collection of Larry Hackley. 76" x 84"

from an Alabama collection of folk art and self taught art. Ca. 1920-1930. 81" X 65"

68" x 81" quilt discovered in Asheboro, NC from an African American family on a door knock pick along with other antique items such as fruit jars, mccoy cookie jars and various goods stored in the bas

Attributed to Kentucky, mid-20th century, cotton. Elaborately machine-stitched, with a colorful, abstract design, and with a floral backing. 69" x 63".

large folk art quilt, hand stitched. 82" x 92"

large folk art quilt, hand stitched. 87" x 100

James Connor signed rural Mississippi African American blues scene, 'Time to Ourselves.' 1993. 20.25" x 26.25" canvas; 23" x 28.5" frame.