{"product_id":"standard-listing-copy-copy-27","title":"Improvisational Quilt","description":"\u003ch3\u003eImprovisational  Quilt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnknown Quilt Maker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 x 74 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin Unknown; Found in Louisiana\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 data-v-197036e9=\"\" class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003eThis quilt came to me with a \"suggestion\" that it was made by an African American maker.  But without solid documentation, we cannot know a quilt's origin. An \"improvisational' style is sometimes assumed to reflect an African American aesthetic, but we know that improv is only one style that shows up in African American-made quilts.  And we have plenty of documented Euro-American quilts made in an improv style.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-197036e9=\"\" class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-197036e9=\"\" class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003eSo please judge this one by its aesthetic merits rather than anything about its origin, which is unknown at this point.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-197036e9=\"\" class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-197036e9=\"\" class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003eWhile, the quilt is generally in Very Good Condition, please see the photos to see that there are at least three pieces (brown) that have small splits, and at least one separated seam.  I don't see more condition issues.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-197036e9=\"\" class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-197036e9=\"\" class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003eMade of all cottons, and primarily printed fabrics, this quilt has an appealing rhythm.  The quilt maker(s?) did a pleasing mix of dark and light colors as well as a mix of sizes of the pieces. Hand quilted in large stitches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-197036e9=\"\" class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-197036e9=\"\" class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-197036e9=\"\" class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-197036e9=\"\" class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-197036e9=\"\" class=\"d-flex poem__title mb-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\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 title=\"Contact Julie\" href=\"https:\/\/juliesilberantiquequiltstore.com\/pages\/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":48180088373402,"sku":null,"price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/9808\/8346\/files\/IMG_9779_1.jpg?v=1780419999","url":"https:\/\/juliesilberantiquequiltstore.com\/products\/standard-listing-copy-copy-27","provider":"Julie Silber's Antique Quilt Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}