Pennsylvania German style is all over this little hourglass quilt, from the on-point setting to the vivid red, indigo, double pink and double-process green palette, all authentic antique calicos from 1880-1920. (Click photo to see closeups and back.)  Thin cotton batting; traditional Pennsylvania Dutch "bars" backing in 19th century repro prints; heirloom machine quilted in orange peel and outline designs. Separate hand-finished binding in deep claret.  About 22" square.   Click here for Ebay auction 

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