A few examples of appraisal values for
HOMESPUN

• 3 BLUE CHECK BED BAGS CA. 19TH-20TH
  3 BLUE CHECK BED BAGS CA. 19TH-20TH CENTURY; ALLvarious patterns blue and white check weave: cotton wide check bed bag with tie top, hand stitch assembly, 56"x 72", Condition: very good; Nazi eagle marked gingham checked, possibly removed from "SS German Soldier Barracks" marked with "HU" for Heeres Unterkunft Nazi Supply group, machine assembled with white cotton ties, 44"x 74", Condition: possible rare find with WWII era connection Nazi proof marked, coarse homespun gingham fabric; homespun muslin and blue check weave button top bed bag with broad pattern dark blue and gray trundle size bed, 48"x 56", Condition: extensively washed, spots and light fading, machine assembly
• 2 LARGE PIECES OF BLUE CHECK FABRIC
  2 LARGE PIECES OF BLUE CHECK FABRIC CA. 19TH-20THcentury; various pattern woven blue check fabrics: cotton traditional blue and white tie-top bed bag with brown tape weave ties and machine assembly, 62"x 66", Condition: light soiling, newer assembly large piece of check linen; homespun gray and dark blue check coarse cotton fabric remnant, 60"x 40", Condition: torn edges, good for small project use, no major soiling
• 2 CHECK FABRIC CHAFF BAGS CA.
  2 CHECK FABRIC CHAFF BAGS CA. 19TH CENTURY;orange, dark navy and unbleached linen weave muslin partial bag, machine assembled with button eye top, 22"x 66", Condition: possibly homespun white muslin removed, little use if any; royal blue, red, unbleached cotton bag with button top and bone buttons, machine and hand assembly, 44"x 70", Condition: wear and extensive soiling spots
• 2 BLUE & RED CHECK WOVEN WOOL
  2 BLUE & RED CHECK WOVEN WOOL COVERLETS CA.1830-1890; early center seam homespun and dyed wool woven blanket with partial brown yarn bound ends, 78"x 76", Condition: large holes, seam separation; later burgundy, red and blue wool woven single piece coverlet with fringe on three sides, bound head end, 65"x 65", Condition: some soiling, water spots and holes
• FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL SAMPLER OF
  FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL SAMPLER OF ELISABETH KUNS CA.1821 dated; PA form sampler with dyed cotton/wool thread on homespun towel with four upper lines of red stitch letters and numbers with two line samples, the lower field filled with extensive stitchwork illustrations of various flowers in urns, vases, baskets, etc. includes table with communion elements and chair with birds, stitchwork in limited dyed tones, in a mahogany frame, 17 1/2"x 16"; Condition: extensive old noted repairs
• REENACTMENT CHECK FABRIC BED BAG
  REENACTMENT CHECK FABRIC BED BAG & PILLOW BAG SETca. assumed modern fabrics; red and white check weave homespun cotton and white cotton homespun bag with initials "MB" (Balthaser) well crafted proportional bag with white button top flap, 58"x 66", Condition: great for use in authentic recreation or reenactment purpose, minor soiling; pair of matched blue and white check homespun cotton pillow bags with cotton cord ties, 21"x 28", Condition: evidence of washing, good
• 3 PC. VINTAGE FABRICS/SEWING
  3 PC. VINTAGE FABRICS/SEWING NOTIONSca. 1820-1900; early fabric sewing roll with four pocket calico fabric interior with brown silk bank, bound with woven striped binding, 4"x 14 1/2", Condition: good, some soiling and light fading, binding and back possibly replaced; four patch block bib (sometimes called a doll quilt) with assembled calico fabric four patch block with tan floral print border and red fabric binding, back in simple homespun cotton, 11 1/2"x 11 1/2", Condition: extensive soiling & wear; homespun linen show towel of "EK" with mounted cotton darned netted sampler form bottom with crocheted and tied tassel bottom, braided cotton loop hangers, secondary generational initials "HSK" in upper left corner, 15 3/4"x 58", Condition: some minor soiling and stitched separation noted to netted work bottom
• RED & BLUE WOOL CHECK WEAVE
  RED & BLUE WOOL CHECK WEAVE FABRICca. 1800-1870; early center seam constructed decorative plaid/check woven red and navy blue wool homespun blanket, hand stitched bound with top and foot bound edge, embroidered in cream "RH 6", 72"x 82", Condition: good, some noted seam repairs; ladies winter wool petticoat with blue and red small check weave fabric skirt, brown dyed linen bound waste band and blue check cotton fabric tie, 15"d, 31 1/2"l, Condition: good
• 2 WOOL SHOE HEEL RUGSca. 1930 &
  2 WOOL SHOE HEEL RUGSca. 1930 & 2008; diamond shaped table/sofa mat penny rug with shoe heel border, three-tier, three-color pennies with yarn stitch binding and applique to salmon dyed homespun ground, heel flap border in uniform brown with fine mix of colors to rug, 48"x 28 1/2", Condition: some very light fading, shows little use; faux dated 1870 flap type shoe heel appliqued rug with red yarn stitch binding and embroidered date rectangular shaped assembled seven level flap rug with brown blanket fabric cut-out shoe heel shape flaps, mounted to burlap back, 27"x 17", Condition: new piece with faux date, marked on reverse by unknown maker, date flap is different tone brown from field
• 2 HOMECRAFTED PENNY MATSca. late
  2 HOMECRAFTED PENNY MATSca. late 19th-early 20th century; both hexagon shaped with long rectangular central field: burlap back mat and fringed rare form diamond design fish egg or penny pillow, the pennies patches are fastened to cotton homespun ground having three-tiers of graduated small round patches with pink yarn binding, each stuffed with wool batting and pulled burlap fringe, 30 1/2"x 14 3/4"; Amish-type diamond design penny rug with single round patch pennies wool yarn appliqued onto original red cotton foundation, backed with tri-blend gray fabric and red fabric binding, 50"x 42 1/2"; Condition: both show extensive use & substantial fading; some noted damage to both
• FRAMED SAMPLER BY ANN ELIZABETH
  FRAMED SAMPLER BY ANN ELIZABETH MEISTERca. 1833; cross-stitched sampler in dyed cottons and silk on non-bleach homespun linen fabric with trailing floral vine border, green stitch poetic verse line in upper quarter and maker name in tombstone shaped text box, embellished with close to 30 various pictorial accents of pine tree, floral baskets, birds on stems, floral urns, stag, etc., central statement "Remember me, created in the years of my youth"; noted on reverse "Pennsylvania Sampler by Ann Elizabeth Metzler, Age 8 Lancaster", 20 1/4"x 20" framed, [Attributed to Elizabeth (Metzler) Brackbill, daughter of Christian & Anna Wanner Metzler near Intercourse, PA]; Condition: maker's line difficult to read with extensive fading of dye, some soiling spots, overall good
• FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL SAMPLER OF ELIZA
  FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL SAMPLER OF ELIZA GRAYBILLca. 1835 dated; two-story schoolhouse sampler with trailing strawberry embroidered border, dyed cotton embroidery on homespun unbleached linen, including scriptural verse and 20 pictorial embroidered accents including two-story school/church house with maker parents initials as well, attributed to Eliza Graybill (Binkley married) daughter of Abraham & Julian (Diller) Graybill, 18 1/2"x 17 3/4" framed; [Note: Abraham & Julian (Diller) Graybill are buried at Carpenter Church, West Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., PA]; Condition: frame veneer is mostly missing; soiling, light fading and overstretching to left edge
• FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL "ADAM & EVE"
  FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL "ADAM & EVE" FORM SAMPLER OF SAca. 1815 dated; cross-stitch embroidered dyed wool and linen thread on homespun linen ground, trailing strawberry border around central garden theme with Adam & Eve depicted on either side of large fruit tree, two doves resting on top branches and snake wrapped around trunk, includes Georgian Era two-story home in light brown, green and white trim, poetical verse in upper quarter below sampler line of sheep in meadow, a couple and dog in central box, includes over twenty other notable pictorial stitch-embroidered views including: flower in urns, stags, birds on berry bush, flowers in vases, pine tree, etc. framed in a old molded frame with gold leaf trim, 20 3/4"x 26 1/4"; Condition: similar dark stain noted around outer edge possible secondary binding applies, appears mounted with space above backing done correctly in 1965 noted on reverse, trim damage to frame, allows opportunity to see sampler, nail mounted to stretcher frame
• PA MENNONITE COMMUNITY PATCHWORK
  PA MENNONITE COMMUNITY PATCHWORK PRIVY BAGca. 1870-1890; sampler-type patchwork design of mixed tone calico printed fabrics, the pocket bag with tapered top design with wool fabric binding top and tape weave hanging loops, backed with homespun linen with central stitch-bound opening, the patchwork includes windmill or pinwheel design patches and nine patch block, 21"-12" x 20"; Condition: with unmatched fabric bindings, typical condition - noted damage to wool fabric binding along top edge and typical soiling
• FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL SAMPLER OF
  FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL SAMPLER OF SUSANNAH ELIZABETH Hca. 1840 dated; dyed silk and cotton cross-stitch embroidery on tight woven homespun linen with a central statement in four line stitch octagon text box, trailing multiple floral design border and filled with large and small size figural stitchwork designs including birds on stems, flower bowl, flowers in two handle urn, butterflies, dogs, crowns, small birds, etc. maker's name and date in dark brown stitch embroidery, border includes a comical tick/spider type figure, framed in a veneered frame, 17 1/2"x 19" frame; Condition: unknown origin, lower right corner edge has noted staining holes and some fraying of woven fabric, one lower right corner hole noted
• FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL HOUSE FORM
  FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL HOUSE FORM SAMPLER OF ANN WILBOca. 1833; dyed cotton and silk thread cross-stitch embroidery on homespun linen, trailing tulip border around two-story grand home with hip roof and three chimneys behind a small green picket fence, on the yard foreground is two reclining stags near blooming flowers, the upper field filled with vibrant stitchwork figures including bird, butterflies, caterpillar, stems of grapes and extensive vibrant flowers, in a modern frame, 19 3/4"x 19"; Condition: extensive moth holes in fabric, most stitchwork remains, good color, little fading, framed behind matting
• FLYING HUMMINGBIRD DESIGN WOVEN
  FLYING HUMMINGBIRD DESIGN WOVEN WOOLS BLANKET/RUGca. late 20th century-present; possible Mexican import with non-bleach wool yarn warp, natural homespun wools weft, five repeated lines of flying hummingbird design in black and burgundy dyed wool ends or fringes, 48"x 78"; Condition: good, minor soiling
• 2 PIECES NATIVE CULTURE TYPE
  2 PIECES NATIVE CULTURE TYPE DECORATIVE EMBROIDERYca. 19th & 20th century; embroidered homespun drawstring gathering bag with colorful green and red bordered fabric with cross-stitch assembly and drawstring top, colorful embroidery of bird, spider, fish, snake and lizard with other decorative forms, 7"x 11 3/4", Condition: unattributed origin, good form; southwest tribal form embroidered pattern head band (?) with yarn and button fringework, the band with colorful printed fabric back with embroidery on homespun linen, 18 1/2"x 2", Condition: unknown origin, bright color embroidery
• TEXTILES INCLUDING A HOOKED RUG,
  TEXTILES INCLUDING A HOOKED RUG, HOMESPUN, ETC.Textiles including a hooked rug, homespun, etc. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Hooked rug - 66 1/2" x 33 1/4". Smaller circular table mat - 12" dia. Yardage and sizes of other pieces not available. No additional photographs or images available for this lot.
• A BLUE AND WHITE IRISH CHAIN
  A BLUE AND WHITE IRISH CHAIN PATTERN QUILTThe Irish Chain pattern in sprigged blue calico with white is hand quilted in double rows of side-by-side stitches running diagonally, the design framed in sprigged blue with white binding, white homespun backing,Measures 77 x 57 inches.Very good condition, noting some light stains.
• UNWASHED 1840S POLISHED CHINTZ
  UNWASHED 1840S POLISHED CHINTZ MARINER'S COMPASS QUILTThe thirty sharply-serrated compass pattern blocks with polished chintz borders is elaborately hand quilted with homespun backing. A note states that this quilt was, ...''quilted with thrumbs...'' in Virginia.Measures 102 x 88 inches.Very good condition, noting toning and scattered storage stains, some tatters to a particular dark brown fabric in a couple of blocks, made brittle by the brown dyes of the period.
• GRAPHIC UTILITARIAN HIRED HANDS
  GRAPHIC UTILITARIAN HIRED HANDS QUILTHomespun wool fabric used in various pieced sections, with a saw-tooth border. A nice pioneer quilt with aesthetic presentation for hanging or decorating with. Condition: some fabric damage which has been stitched along with minor hole damage. Ontario, 19th century. Measuring, 70 1/2" x 78 1/2". The Carol Telfer Collection.
• TWO-SIDED HOMESPUN TIED QUILTA nice
  TWO-SIDED HOMESPUN TIED QUILTA nice album of homespun fabrics worked together to create this inspiring collection of homespun materials woven from 19th century weavers of Eastern Ontario. The back is adding to the interest of this quilt and worked together in squares of men’s suiting fabrics to create a comfy hired hands quilt. Unique and wonderful example from early Ontario pioneer living. Excellent condition. Measuring, 54” width x 72” length. The Carol Telfer Collection.
• EXCEPTIONAL LINSEY-WOOLSEY BAR
  EXCEPTIONAL LINSEY-WOOLSEY BAR QUILTA pioneer quilt made during the latter half of the 19th century. The bars were fitted and pieced together with homespun fabric and wools taken from the quilter's quilt stock of materials. Pieces of various sizes and colouring were fitted together to create these long uniform bars. Some of the fabric appear to be faded but in reality they were taken from the materials available to create the closest match of fabric to fit the particular bar needed in the overall pattern. Quilted in the semi-circular pattern. Hand-bound edging with black velvet period fabric original to the piece. Eastern Ontario, circa 1860. Measuring, 70” x 78”. The Carol Telfer Collection.
• TWO PIECES OF BLUE AND WHITE
  TWO PIECES OF BLUE AND WHITE CHECKED HOMESPUNTwo pieces of blue and white checked homespun, 19th c., 40" x 50" and 42" x 72". Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: 40" x 50" and 40" x 74". Cotton. Good condition. A few very minor thread frays. No apparent damages, stains, holes, or repairs.
• 3 PIECES RED CHECK HOMESPUNca.
  3 PIECES RED CHECK HOMESPUNca. mid 19th-mid 20th century; machine and hand stitch assembled red plaid weave and natural homespun fabric bag with cotton cordage band and tie, center seam construction, 48"x 60", Condition: possibly reproduced, some holes from use; matched pair of red and white homespun cotton weave (possibly drapery?) center seam construction with white cordage and ring hanger, machine assembled, 54"x 60", Condition: probably reproduced
• CROSS STITCH EMBROIDERED SCHOOL
  CROSS STITCH EMBROIDERED SCHOOL GIRL SAMPLER BY ISca. 1831; dyed cotton stitch embroidery on natural homespun linen cloth, eleven line sampler with number, letters and dentate border, the maker's line includes a lower line with family registry initials and one interior line with three figural designs, 11 3/4"x 17 1/2"; Condition: extensive soiling and some holes, normal fading of dyed stitchwork
• REENACTMENT HOMESPUN FABRIC DAY
  REENACTMENT HOMESPUN FABRIC DAY SHIRTca. late 20th century; red initial "MMB" workman's day shirt with tie top and button cuff long sleeves, machine stitch assembled, 28"x 28" with 16" sleeves
• GROUP OF CHECKED WOVEN HOMESPUN
  GROUP OF CHECKED WOVEN HOMESPUN FABRICSca. 19th & 20th century; non-bleached and brown check woven towel/tablecloth with fringed pulled stitch sides, 27"x 30", Condition: clean, good; small brown, blue and white check weave remnant with fringed borders, 16 3/4"x 11", Condition: professionally cleaned; blue, brown and cream plaid weave remnant towel, 29 1/2"x 28", Condition: extensive holes & fraying, poor condition; blue, brown and cream plaid weave towel with partial handstitched bound edges, 18 1/2"x 38", Condition: good
• FRAMED EMBROIDERED SAMPLER BY
  FRAMED EMBROIDERED SAMPLER BY "MARIA TRUMBAUER"ca. 1833 dated; red and yellow stitch embroidered on homespun cotton towel with birds, flower urns, cross, tulip urns, star, etc., 12 3/4"x 22"; Condition: appears professionally cleaned and possible stitchwork enhanced, some noted stitch loss on maker's line, central right stitch repair to hole
• UNFRAMED SCHOOL GIRL SAMPLER OF
  UNFRAMED SCHOOL GIRL SAMPLER OF "DOROTHY HINZ"ca. 1785 dated; dyed cotton thread (primarily green/blue dye) on unbleached homespun towel with 15 lines of numbers and letters and 16 stitch line samples with maker's name and date; Condition: good
• RARE PA SAMPLER EMBROIDERED
  RARE PA SAMPLER EMBROIDERED SEWING ROLL IN FRAMEca. 1830-1860s; sewing roll with dyed cotton stitch embroidery on homespun linen on outer face and interior face with multiple panels of early printed calico fabrics with calico print binding, exterior has urns of flowers, stems of flowers and birds over entire length with wool multi-cat's tongue flap for pins, 12 1/4"x 28 1/2" framed; [Provenance: ex- Don & Trish Herr Collection]; Condition: soiling and some embroidery loss
• FRAMED SCHOOLGIRL SAMPLER OF
  FRAMED SCHOOLGIRL SAMPLER OF CATHARINE A. SLAYMAKEca. 1822 dated; silk thread and cotton thread embroidered sampler on non-bleached homespun fabric, two line and trailing vine border with nine letter/number lines and nine stitch samples, maker's name, age and date in black on bottom panel, 11 3/4"x 14 1/4"; [Note: this is the same maker as the Lititz Moravian School Girl's Memorial]; [Provenance: ex- Don & Trish Herr Collection]; Condition: some soiling and minor stitch loss on maker's line panel
• FRAMED ADAM & EVE SAMPLER OF
  FRAMED ADAM & EVE SAMPLER OF CHAROLETTE SMITH, 11ca. 1825; silk on homespun weave sampler with strawberry vine border, upper single line alphabet, numbers and poetical verse, lower field with approximately 32 well executed pictorial embroidered scenes including Adam & Eve, urns of flowers, birds on trees, etc., 16 1/4"x 19 3/4" framed; Condition: some holes, staining extensive in upper left corner
• MAHOGANY FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL SAMPLER
  MAHOGANY FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL SAMPLER BY HANNAH LEWSca. Dec. 31 1844 dated; silk stitch on non-bleached homespun linen with trailing strawberry vine border with upper half verse about "Sojourn of life.." the lower field with maker's name, date and two dominant large vases of flowers with upper center bowl of ball fruit and two small butterfly and spider/fly form pictorial accent, 16 1/2"x 16 3/4" framed; Condition: minor soiling, some fraying along base
• FRAMED SCHOOLGIRL SAMPLER "OH
  FRAMED SCHOOLGIRL SAMPLER "OH VIRTUE" BY MARY CRABca. 1795 dated; silk thread embroidery on non-bleached homespun cloth with trailing strawberry vine border, poetical verse entitled "OH Virtue" and extensive scene of two pine trees, floral stems in urns, birds, heart shaped flowers, etc., maker's name on single line with date, 15 3/4"x 16 3/4" framed; Condition: good, unknown origin