Antique Appliquéd Quilt done in the Rose of Sharon pattern and is dated 1920 right on this quilt. This beautiful quilt original came from Mexico, Missouri, and it measures 89″ x 70″ and the quilting is 7 stitches per inch. This is a gorgeous appliqued quilt done in softer varying shades of pink colors for the flowers and light green leaves with some neat stitching. (there is a stain on back that does not show on the front)
The rose of sharon quilt pattern is one of the older patterns in the United States. It was popular in the 1860s and 1870s and had a revival in the 1920s and 1930s. Quilts of this pattern were traditionally used as wedding gifts or made for the hope chest.
