Bear Paw (variant)
Unidentified Quilt Maker
Circa 1890
72 x 88 inches
Found in Virginia
This design may have a name, but since I can't identify it, I'm calling it a complex variation on a classic Bear Paw design. Please inform me if you know the name.
The colors are soft and lovely, and the patchwork design a bit more assertive. It all makes for a lovely, balanced presentation. The five borders are a perfect finish. Very good condition.
There's tons of fine hand quilting here. The center section is densely quilted in a tight cross hatch design, giving the quilt a complementary texture.