Vintage Orange Ombre Broken Star Quilt with Provenance, c1940

Available is an heirloom-quality quilt with full provenance and expert craftsmanship. This quilt would be the jewel in any collector's stack and comes with its family history intact.

MATERIALS

The quilt is constructed in the Broken Star pattern in beautiful ombre tones of orange, tan and peach, set in white fabric. It is surrounded by a matching 5-bar border in ombre shades. It is expertly hand quilted in white thread, with floral wreaths and grids in the alternate blocks, echo quilting in the diamonds, and feather flourishes in the corners. Hand bound in orange fabric. Backed in white. Lightweight cotton batting.

CONDITION

Excellent vintage condition. No wear or holes found. A few small storage stains noted; see photos.

AGE

On the back of one corner, a family history label has been carefully cross stitched with the names and dates of the woman who made the quilt, the family she made it for, and the granddaughter who made the label. US Census data shows that the maker, Kate Neal Herring Gill, lived in Bradley, Arkansas in 1940. The quilt resurfaced in the Overland Park, KS area after the passing of her granddaughter, Gayanne Gill Ferguson, in 2023.

SIZE - 82" x 80"; shown on full size bed

This is a vintage item with normal wear and tear due to its age. Review photos and descriptions carefully. I have made every effort to accurately describe these items. Message me with any questions you have before making a purchase.