Framed 1818 schoolgirl needlework sampler, most likely English. Silk on linen, signed "Sarah Hampton/Age 12 Years/ 1818". Stylized floral border with stitched motifs including a central brick home, crowned angels flanking the name, birds, butterflies, animals, urns, trees and flowers. Ebonized frame with gilt highlights. Sight – 13" H x 12 1/4" W. Framed – […]

George III firescreen or pole screen with original signed and dated wool needlework on linen canvas. The petit point embroidered picture of a bouquet is worked in pink, green, blue and gold colors against a burgundy ground, 32 stitches per inch, and is signed in the lower margin "Mary Wildes" and dated 1762. The mahogany […]

1891 signed and dated pieced cotton quilt, triple Irish Chain pattern, worked in faded green, cheddar yellow and red blocks on a cream ground. Elaborate stitching including feathered wreaths with inner stars and overlapping heart flowers. Signed and dated within a stitching block "Mary Rausch, 1891". 80" x 86". Condition: Overall excellent condition with very […]

Tennessee Victorian pieced and embroidered crazy quilt, dated 1884, made for Mabel McKinney, only sister of Judge Colin Pierson McKinney (TN Supreme Court Judge, b. 1873), by her friends. Stitched with various designs and motifs including birds, dog, cats, peacock, flowers, ship, cornucopia, fan, spider web, horse, Kate Greenway children, bird's nest and butterfly. Red […]

Two books on textiles. Item 1: Author signed copy of "Of Coverlets: The Legacies, The Weavers." by Sadye Tune Wilson and Doris Finch Kennedy. First Edition published by Tunstede, Nashville, 1893. With original dust jacket. 14-1/8" H x 10-3/4" W. Item 2: "Kentucky Quilts: The Kentucky Quilt Project," By John Finley. First edition published by […]

Tennessee green and white coverlet, Maryville Woolen Mill. Corners inscribed "M.W.M. Tenn." Borders decorated with eagles, birds, potted flowers, foliage, and dogs carrying flags, center field with foliage decoration. 72 1/2" x 80". Late 19th century. The Maryville Woolen Mill Co. in Blount County, Tennessee operated from 1874 to 1906. Condition: Some fading, wear to […]

Black and white coverlet, not signed but probably made by the Maryville Woolen Mill company. Decorated with birds, flowers, foliage and seated Victorian figures. 78" x 91". Condition: Some overall fading, minor stains and holes.

Tennessee red and white coverlet, Maryville Woolen Mill. Corners inscribed "M.W.M. Tenn." Borders decorated with eagles, birds, potted flowers, foliage, and dogs carrying flags, center field with foliage decoration. 76 3/4" x 80". Late 19th century. The Maryville Woolen Mill Co. in Blount County, Tennessee operated from 1874 to 1906. Condition: Some overall fading, minor […]

Tennessee black and white coverlet, Maryville Woolen Mill. Corners inscribed "M.W.M. Tenn." Borders decorated with eagles, birds, potted flowers, foliage, and dogs carrying flags, center field with foliage decoration.84" x 74". Late 19th century. The Maryville Woolen Mill Co. in Blount County, Tennessee operated from 1874 to 1906. Condition: Some fading, wear to fringe, minor […]

Tennessee teal and white jacquard coverlet, Maryville Woolen Mill company. Corners inscribed "M.W.M. Tenn." Borders decorated with eagles, birds, potted flowers, foliage, and dogs carrying flags, center field with foliage decoration. 76 1/4" x 76 3/4". Late 19th century. The Maryville Woolen Mill Co. in Blount County, Tennessee operated from 1874 to 1906. Condition: Some […]