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Niagara Quilt by Cordelia Seburn 1851
Estimate:
CA$1,500 - CA$2,500
Sold
CA$7,500
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Size
73.5" x 79".
Category
Description
A Niagara Peninsula summer quilt in red, white and blue with the unusual addition of the maker's name and date in a wide band on one side. The overall design has alternating patterns of peonies in urns and triple branch tulip motifs with either a cat or a bird of paradise sitting on a curved branch in opposing corners. Hand stitched, signed and dated - Cordelia Seburn 1851 (note the "N"). Very good condition with some light fading.
Condition
Hand Stitched excellent condition.
Provenance
From the Gerald and Marlene Fagan Collection.
