1904 Colorful Drunkard's Path Quilt
You must not ever stop being whimsical.
-Mary Oliver / from Upstream
An incredibly happy and festive interpretation of the Drunkard’s Path quilt pattern, this quilt was made with love and care around 1904, likely to commemorate a special occasion. Tucked along the length of one block is a name and date - a sewn inscription — “William H. Bowers Feb 24, 1904”. An incredibly beautiful array of fabrics in a range of jewel tones were used to create this quilt, and each one artfully placed to create a pleasing overall graphic. Though not a thick quilt, it does have enough batting that allows for the wonderful texture that comes from all the puffy spaces between the many stitches. This quilt has been washed by hand and is in excellent condition structurally. The only thing of significance to note, aside from a few light marks, is that three of the blocks made of the same blue floral fabric have a touch of bleeding, although not too noticeable (see photo). Lucky is the one who gets to add this treasure to their collection!
Measurements: 70” x 81”
$20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount. If you need shipping outside the 48 contiguous states (Alaska, Hawaii, worldwide), please choose Local Pickup at checkout and reach out for a separate shipping invoice.
All quilts come with a muslin tag noting any known history, and an archival Micron pen for you to add yours.
15% of profits from this sale will go towards Hilliard House in Richmond, VA. Hilliard House is the largest emergency shelter for families with children in Greater Richmond. Families receive not only a safe and welcoming place to sleep, but also meals, housing-focused case management, access to computers and internet, and most importantly, a path to permanent housing. For more, see https://housingfamiliesfirst.org/
Note on antique/vintage quilts: Many of the quilts we sell have been loved, slept under, washed, sunshine dried, taken on picnics, slept on underneath the stars, and lived lifetimes before arriving at our doorstep. You can expect to see repairs made by later generations, fraying around the edges or in certain blocks, discoloration or yellowing, cotton/wool batting—or as we like to call them, tiny sheep—peeking through. They are imperfect, but their imperfections are charming to us and we hope you feel the same. They are reminders to us of their old age and the history to which they've been a witness. We try our best to note any imperfections, but it’s possible we might miss one here and there. Well-crafted, handmade antique quilts in their original form are becoming scarcer, and we believe it's vital that we preserve them and continue to love them, imperfections and all.
Because these quilts are one-of-a-kind and we are a tiny enterprise, we do not accept returns; please review all photos and the description carefully and ask any questions you may have prior to purchasing.
You must not ever stop being whimsical.
-Mary Oliver / from Upstream
An incredibly happy and festive interpretation of the Drunkard’s Path quilt pattern, this quilt was made with love and care around 1904, likely to commemorate a special occasion. Tucked along the length of one block is a name and date - a sewn inscription — “William H. Bowers Feb 24, 1904”. An incredibly beautiful array of fabrics in a range of jewel tones were used to create this quilt, and each one artfully placed to create a pleasing overall graphic. Though not a thick quilt, it does have enough batting that allows for the wonderful texture that comes from all the puffy spaces between the many stitches. This quilt has been washed by hand and is in excellent condition structurally. The only thing of significance to note, aside from a few light marks, is that three of the blocks made of the same blue floral fabric have a touch of bleeding, although not too noticeable (see photo). Lucky is the one who gets to add this treasure to their collection!
Measurements: 70” x 81”
$20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount. If you need shipping outside the 48 contiguous states (Alaska, Hawaii, worldwide), please choose Local Pickup at checkout and reach out for a separate shipping invoice.
All quilts come with a muslin tag noting any known history, and an archival Micron pen for you to add yours.
15% of profits from this sale will go towards Hilliard House in Richmond, VA. Hilliard House is the largest emergency shelter for families with children in Greater Richmond. Families receive not only a safe and welcoming place to sleep, but also meals, housing-focused case management, access to computers and internet, and most importantly, a path to permanent housing. For more, see https://housingfamiliesfirst.org/
Note on antique/vintage quilts: Many of the quilts we sell have been loved, slept under, washed, sunshine dried, taken on picnics, slept on underneath the stars, and lived lifetimes before arriving at our doorstep. You can expect to see repairs made by later generations, fraying around the edges or in certain blocks, discoloration or yellowing, cotton/wool batting—or as we like to call them, tiny sheep—peeking through. They are imperfect, but their imperfections are charming to us and we hope you feel the same. They are reminders to us of their old age and the history to which they've been a witness. We try our best to note any imperfections, but it’s possible we might miss one here and there. Well-crafted, handmade antique quilts in their original form are becoming scarcer, and we believe it's vital that we preserve them and continue to love them, imperfections and all.
Because these quilts are one-of-a-kind and we are a tiny enterprise, we do not accept returns; please review all photos and the description carefully and ask any questions you may have prior to purchasing.
You must not ever stop being whimsical.
-Mary Oliver / from Upstream
An incredibly happy and festive interpretation of the Drunkard’s Path quilt pattern, this quilt was made with love and care around 1904, likely to commemorate a special occasion. Tucked along the length of one block is a name and date - a sewn inscription — “William H. Bowers Feb 24, 1904”. An incredibly beautiful array of fabrics in a range of jewel tones were used to create this quilt, and each one artfully placed to create a pleasing overall graphic. Though not a thick quilt, it does have enough batting that allows for the wonderful texture that comes from all the puffy spaces between the many stitches. This quilt has been washed by hand and is in excellent condition structurally. The only thing of significance to note, aside from a few light marks, is that three of the blocks made of the same blue floral fabric have a touch of bleeding, although not too noticeable (see photo). Lucky is the one who gets to add this treasure to their collection!
Measurements: 70” x 81”
$20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount. If you need shipping outside the 48 contiguous states (Alaska, Hawaii, worldwide), please choose Local Pickup at checkout and reach out for a separate shipping invoice.
All quilts come with a muslin tag noting any known history, and an archival Micron pen for you to add yours.
15% of profits from this sale will go towards Hilliard House in Richmond, VA. Hilliard House is the largest emergency shelter for families with children in Greater Richmond. Families receive not only a safe and welcoming place to sleep, but also meals, housing-focused case management, access to computers and internet, and most importantly, a path to permanent housing. For more, see https://housingfamiliesfirst.org/
Note on antique/vintage quilts: Many of the quilts we sell have been loved, slept under, washed, sunshine dried, taken on picnics, slept on underneath the stars, and lived lifetimes before arriving at our doorstep. You can expect to see repairs made by later generations, fraying around the edges or in certain blocks, discoloration or yellowing, cotton/wool batting—or as we like to call them, tiny sheep—peeking through. They are imperfect, but their imperfections are charming to us and we hope you feel the same. They are reminders to us of their old age and the history to which they've been a witness. We try our best to note any imperfections, but it’s possible we might miss one here and there. Well-crafted, handmade antique quilts in their original form are becoming scarcer, and we believe it's vital that we preserve them and continue to love them, imperfections and all.
Because these quilts are one-of-a-kind and we are a tiny enterprise, we do not accept returns; please review all photos and the description carefully and ask any questions you may have prior to purchasing.