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Up for sale is a breathtaking, museum-quality vintage American quilt featuring a classic 1930s Pansy Bouquet floral appliqué design. This spectacular piece features a large central medallion bouquet of beautifully layered pansies, framed by scattered matching floral sprigs and a striking scalloped edge finished with a delicate pale blue binding.
The craftsmanship is entirely handmade and features exceptionally dense, precise hand-quilting stitches running along the white ground, alongside charming pink hand-embroidered accent details emphasizing the depth of the flower petals.
Exceptional Provenance & History:
This piece comes with clear, documented family history. It was gifted to Shirley Bowser Louthan (at 23 years old) on August 1, 1949. It was lovingly handmade by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Valclav & Bojena Louthan. There is the name “Shirley L, Aug 49” written in ink along the edge of the reverse side (see pics). Please note: A copy/photocopy of the original handwritten history note will be included with the shipment to preserve its legacy for the next collector.
Condition Report:
• Pristine Vintage Condition: Structurally immaculate with incredibly sound fabric integrity.
• Vibrant Colors: The rich blues, pinks, deep purples, and greens remain bright and unfaded.
• Carefully Preserved: Free of common antique issues like heavy staining, thinning, odors, or shattered fabric.
• Note: As with any authentic textile of this age, minor storage dust or faint age spots may be present upon close micro-inspection, but it presents beautifully as a top-tier collection piece.
Measurements:
• Width: 72 inches
• Length: 82 inches
Shipping & Handling:
Will be packed with extreme care using clean storage practices and shipped with tracking.
