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This GORGEOUS cotton 1870's / 1880's red, white and blue "steeplechase" quilt is all hand pieced and hand quilted, with vibrant solid red corner blocks and border.It measures 70" X 80" and is excellent condition, with the occasional small, inconspicuous spot and no wear.
There are straight line and diamond designs quilted throughout at an even 7-8 stitches to the inch.
The back and treadle machine stitched binding are white, and the batting is thin.
Patriotic red, white & blue 19th century quilts of this quality are harder and hard to find!