Three Mennonite Quilts

Three Mennonite Quilts, Waterloo County, Ontario, c. 1900-20, a "Log Cabin" quilt composed of strips of varying hues of red and darker colors forming a layered effect of alternating light and dark tones of log cabin blocks; an "Eight Point Star" quilt composed of red and yellow stars against a green background within a red border with yellow corners; and a "Log Cabin Courthouse Steps" quilt with blocks of red and blue tones within a deep blue border, approx. lg. to 78, wd. to 72 in. Provenance: The red "Log Cabin" quilt is from the settlement of Wilmot Township; the blue "Log Cabin" quilt is from near Winterbourne and was made for Daniel Cressman. Estimate $500-700 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.