Antique American Blue Quilt
| Stock number | 20653 |
| Size | 6 ft x 8 ft 3 in (1.83 m x 2.51 m) |
| Origin | American USA |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Quilts |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Needlework / Textiles |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique American Blue Quilt: a quilt made in the United States, 72 x 99 inches (6' x 8'3"). It is pieced from fabric and quilted through to a backing, not knotted or woven like a rug. Quilts like this were made as bed coverings; today they are hung as textile art or used as a throw or bed topper. Because it is a textile, we do not recommend it for use on the floor. Its distinctive geometric structure, executed in a bold, graphic manner, exemplifies the enduring appeal of the quilt style aesthetic. The palette relies on a dramatic contrast between saturated black and a soft, faded powder blue, placing it firmly within the desirable category of blue color textiles. The intricate checkerboard lattice creates a mesmerizing allover design, where octagonal blocks are framed by smaller squares, generating visual depth and dynamic movement across the field.