{"product_id":"antique-1845-1870-oak-reel-applique-quilt-mid-19th-century-hand-quilted","title":"Antique 1845–1870 Oak \u0026 Reel Appliqué Quilt – Mid-19th Century Hand Quilted","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn authentic mid-19th century Oak \u0026amp; Reel appliqué quilt dating to circa 1845–1870, placing it firmly within the Civil War era and approximately 155–180 years old.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eBold hand-appliquéd oak leaves are joined by classic reel connectors and framed by an elegant \u003cspan data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"581\"\u003ebow and swag border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eMeasures approximately 80\" x 82\" — a generous, display-worthy size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eEntirely hand appliquéd and hand quilted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eThe quilting features tight, even crosshatching across the white ground, creating beautiful texture and dimension consistent with mid-19th century workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eThe original green appliqué fabric has lightened and softened over time into a gentle sea-glass tone. There are visible areas of thinning and fabric separation within portions of the appliqué (please see photographs). The quilt remains structurally sound and stable overall, and the appliqué is not actively shredding when handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eThe reverse is plain white with clearly visible hand quilting. There is a faint, isolated area of yellowing near the upper portion on the back only; it does not extend through to the front. The binding appears original with light, expected edge wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eSigns of age, wear, and fabric variation are characteristic of antique textiles of this period and reflect the quilt’s history and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e• Circa 1845–1870\u003cbr data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e• Civil War era\u003cbr data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e• Approximately 155–180 years old\u003cbr data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e• Oak \u0026amp; Reel appliqué pattern\u003cbr data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e• Bow and swag border\u003cbr data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e• Entirely hand stitched\u003cbr data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e• Approx. 80\" x 82\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eA strong and honest example of early American textile work with the character and presence that only true mid-19th century quilts possess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eJust gorgeous in person. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46631518437534,"sku":"287153892541","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/9914\/9214\/files\/57_7f711b3f-df18-4a2c-8ec0-41fe4d904a09.jpg?v=1774296229","url":"https:\/\/justimagineitcollectibles.com\/products\/antique-1845-1870-oak-reel-applique-quilt-mid-19th-century-hand-quilted","provider":"JustImagineItCollectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}