26th Jul, 2013 10:00 GMT/BST

Textile Sale

 
Lot 1044
 

1044

Late 19th Century Red and White Striped Bible Quilt, embroidered in red and white covering the...

Late 19th Century Red and White Striped Bible Quilt, embroidered in red and white covering the whole quilt with animals and religious verse, possibly by John and Wm Carriss finished 'June 15th 1892', 'Follow Righteousness, Faith, Hope, Charity, Peace', 220cm by 250cm

The Church played an important role within family life in the 19th century and Bible Quilts were designed in two formats, either using this embroidered technique or patchworking with pre-printed panels of religious text. Unfortunately very little history is known of this quilt, apart it probably came from part of the family who were based in the Hull area.

Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

Red cotton stripes are faded and white stripes slightly discoloured. couple of small stains and possibly a couple of stitched repairs to the seams. Several loose threads overall, Overall condition ok.

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Auction: Textile Sale, 26th Jul, 2013

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