{"product_id":"family-records-quilt","title":"Family Records Quilt","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFamily Records Quilt \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnidentified Quilt Maker(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1850\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72 x 88 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin Unknown; Midwest United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid vc_row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column_inner  span12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003eIn Near-Perfect Condition, this mid-19th-century cotton quilt is a marvelous, carefully kept treasure by the members of two American families, united by marriage.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003eA superb example of a rarity -- a quilt serving as a family record! Many families kept such records, but almost always on paper.  Follow the vital stats on two families that intermarried, the Jones and Fallis families.  They moved from New York State to the Midwest, with one family member ending up in California. (More complete genealogy records provided to the new owner, or any interested person.)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003eProfessionally washed, thin and lightweight.  The hand appliquéd letters and numerals are expertly sewn, and the hand quilting is as fine and elaborate as one could hope.  The appliquéd vining border is a typical way of finishing in the 1850's era.  1850 is the last date in applique.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003eBut -- looking very closely, there is black quilting thread marking the death dates of those who died after the quilt was completed.  See the last photo to h see how it was done.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003eWe don't know how it got out of the family, but now that it has, we are honored to be able to offer it to its next owner who will hopefully treasure it as we have.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid vc_row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column_inner  span6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"long-line\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you purchase, please read below: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe want you to be happy with your purchase.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor this reason, all our quilts are sold On Approval (unless noted that it is sold As-Is). You may return a quilt for any reason. Buyer will be responsible for return shipping fees, unless we have made a significant error in our description. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIf you wish to return a quilt you purchased, please contact us within 72 hours of delivery to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have a tax exempt ID number, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/juliesilberantiquequiltstore.com\/pages\/contact-julie\" title=\"Contact Julie\"\u003eget in touch with us\u003c\/a\u003e before you make a purchase. In your message, include which item(s) you would like to buy, along with your name, resale id #, email address, and shipping address. We will send you an invoice without taxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShipping in the contiguous United States is $25 flat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLocal pick up available (Berkeley, CA), please contact us after purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship on Wednesdays (although your item may be sent out sooner).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Julie SIlber's Antique Quilt Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49282358313114,"sku":"250860C Kingsley","price":1000000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/9808\/8346\/files\/BibleNames.jpg?v=1789791183","url":"https:\/\/juliesilberantiquequiltstore.com\/products\/family-records-quilt","provider":"Julie Silber's Antique Quilt Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}