Antique American Square Multicolor 1920s Quilt: a quilt made in the United States, 76 x 77 inches (6’4″ x 6’5″). 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.
This exceptional square textile represents a rare example of early 20th-century American design, bridging traditional craftsmanship with burgeoning modernist aesthetics.
The structure of this piece is defined by its striking square geometric arrangement, echoing the time-honored tradition of the quilt form.
The palette is particularly compelling, utilizing a dark, grounding field against which sharply defined segments of color emerge. The interplay of deep navy, vibrant pinks, rich reds, and soft teals defines this textile as a superb example of multicolor jewel tone textiles, offering significant depth and intensity that captures the spirit of the Jazz Age.
The square composition employs an allover pattern, ensuring that the visual energy is distributed uniformly without reliance on a central medallion.
Condition: Good.