A dazzling example of the Log Cabin quilt tradition, this piece is arranged in the dramatic Barn Raising layout, where alternating light and dark fabrics radiate outward in concentric diamonds. The effect is bold and architectural, yet deeply rooted in the symbolism of the Log Cabin block: the red square at the center of each block traditionally represents the hearth, the warmth of home.
The quilt brims with energy thanks to its extraordinary range of fabrics in vivid reds, magentas, deep browns, indigos, yellows, and patterned dress prints. Likely made from scraps of everyday clothing, the quilt transforms utilitarian cloth into a kaleidoscopic work of art. Its rhythmic geometry and intense contrasts anticipate the optical abstraction of 20th-century modernism, while remaining firmly grounded in 19th-century American craft traditions.
At once historic and contemporary in feel, this quilt is equally at home displayed as wall art or used as a richly graphic bed covering. A rare and enduringly vibrant example of American textile artistry.
Size: 4’6" x 5’5" [137cm x 165cm]
Age: Early 20th century
Origin: USA
Type of Textile: Log Cabin Quilt
Material: Misc Fabrics
Condition: Very good, worn areas throughout
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