$1,600
Hand Embroidered Folk Art Playing Card Quilt. American, ca. 1932/1933. Silk and cotton embroidery on muslin with no batting, sewn by Margaret Bevins Russell (1916-1986) of Greenbackville, VA. 14 cards foxed, but overall good condition. Cloth loops for hanging later additions, and easily removable. 82 x 62”. A letter of provenance detailing the manufacture and ownership of the quilt is included. Ms. Russell made the quilt at the age of 17 while recuperating from a serious illness and likely took over one year to complete. The quilt was sold to Mr. Lubliner by Stuart Kaplan, owner of U.S. Games Systems, who conducted extensive research on its provenance.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-05-31
