{"product_id":"antique-c-1900-rose-of-sharon-applique-quilt-turkey-red-tan-hand-quilted-77x79","title":"Antique c.1900 President's Wreath Appliqué Quilt Turkey Red Tan Hand Quilted 77x79","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eAntique President's Wreath Appliquéd Quilt, circa 1890–1910 — approximately 115–135 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eMeasures 77\" x 79\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eGorgeous antique quilt in turkey red and white — one of the most beloved and enduring patterns in the entire tradition of American folk textiles. Bold. Flowing. Still alive with color after more than a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eThe Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eA sweeping vine winds gracefully across the surface in the classic President's Wreath tradition — bearing large rounded five-petal blooms in deep turkey red, set among elongated leaves in a soft warm tan — all hand appliquéd onto a crisp white cotton ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eThose stems and leaves — originally sewn in green — have transformed beautifully over more than a century into a warm, mellow neutral tan. A classic hallmark of period dye chemistry that serious collectors immediately recognize as a mark of true age and authenticity. Far from a flaw, this color migration is one of the most sought-after characteristics in antique appliqué quilts today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eHand appliquéd • Hand quilted • All cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurkey red cotton — Rose of Sharon blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally green, now aged to warm neutral tan — stems \u0026amp; leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite cotton ground \u0026amp; backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite blanket\/buttonhole stitch — hand worked around every appliquéd piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cotton binding, hand stitched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eDense, fine hand quilting covers the entire surface — even and consistent throughout, including around and through the appliquéd elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eThe blanket stitch edging on each flower and leaf is a hallmark of the turn-of-the-century appliqué tradition — decorative, precise, and time-consuming. The work of a maker who took pride in every inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eGood antique condition. Please review all photos carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurkey red bold and vivid throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll appliqué fully intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanket stitch edging intact on flowers and leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand quilting intact across entire surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, presentable, and display-ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear to red binding consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge toning consistent with period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor scattered light wear consistent with a textile of this age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eAge wear is honest and expected. This quilt displays beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eAbout Antique Quilts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eSigns of age — wear, fading, or light spotting — are not flaws. They are the honest marks of a textile made, used, and loved across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eEven better in person than the photos suggest. A serious collector piece and a genuine showstopper. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46631518404766,"sku":"287217980250","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/9914\/9214\/files\/57_579e2933-3041-4e09-a3a0-348447b924ae.jpg?v=1774296203","url":"https:\/\/justimagineitcollectibles.com\/products\/antique-c-1900-rose-of-sharon-applique-quilt-turkey-red-tan-hand-quilted-77x79","provider":"JustImagineItCollectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}