A patchwork coverlet of black, red, ivory, yellow and olive wool, the centre with a flowerhead, bordered with a square appliqué with stars, hearts and flowerheads, the outer section with oblongs infilled with diamonds and squares with a cross in each corner, each patch outlined either with cord or in the central field with beadwork, bound with pale blue braid--160cm. square, second half of 19th century, unbacked

细节

A patchwork coverlet of black, red, ivory, yellow and olive wool, the centre with a flowerhead, bordered with a square appliqué with stars, hearts and flowerheads, the outer section with oblongs infilled with diamonds and squares with a cross in each corner, each patch outlined either with cord or in the central field with beadwork, bound with pale blue braid--160cm. square, second half of 19th century, unbacked

拍品专文

Traditionally these patchworks are thought to have been made from uniforms or blankets, often by soldiers in service. See "Patchwork", Averil Colby, 1978, p.128.