Variable Star Quilt - SOLD

Tom and Adele Hersh Western Ontario Mennonite and Amish Quilt Collection

circa 1930-40  -  lightweight wools, crepes, blends and yellow cotton sateen, dark blue cotton sateen lining.  -  size:  72" x 74"  -  condition:  excellent, unused.  Town:  Floradale  -  Maker unknown but from Milton Bauman family

Phyllis Pellman Good:  "Despite the orderliness, this quilt has an exuberance, due largely to its highly contrasting and intense colours.  Notice the unspoken details that add to its energy and depth.  Pairs of yellow triangles complete each row of brilliant stars, sitting tightly against the black borders -- and dividing the strips of stars and plain blocks of two shades of purple, bringing more richness to the overall effect.  The quilting is minimal, refusing to compete with the vibrant and carefully pieced stars and sashing, reminiscent of a glowing night's sky."     SOLD