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This quilts were handcrafted in United States during the turn of the 20th century. These hand-stitched quilt panels are made from silk cigar ribbons. These pieces reflect a unique chapter in American domestic craft, when women repurposed decorative silk bands that had been used to bundle cigars into quilts, pillows and other textile art. The brand names, including Harvard, Blackstone, and Londres Extra, are framed in bold type and bright tones of yellow and orange, capturing the visual language of turn-l o

Framed Antique Cigar Quilt - 12.75" x 12.75"

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These quilts were handcrafted in United States during the turn of the 20th century.

These hand-stitched quilt panels are made from silk cigar ribbons. These pieces reflect a unique chapter in American domestic craft, when women repurposed decorative silk bands that had been used to bundle cigars into quilts, pillows and other textile art. The brand names, including Harvard, Blackstone, and Londres Extra, are framed in bold type and bright tones of yellow and orange, capturing the visual language of turn-l of the century cigar culture while highlighting the creativity of their makers.

In very good condition. These have been placed in floating glass frames that show both the front and the back of the squares.

Size: Framed 12.75" x 12.75"

Age: late 19th Century

Origin: United States

Type: Cigar quilt 

Material: Silk

Condition:  Very Good; New floating glass frames

Size: Framed 12.75" x 12.75" [32cm x 32cm]

Age: 19th Century 

Origin: USA 

Type: Cigar quilt 

Material: Sewn cigar ribbons

Condition:  


TX336

 

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