RARE American Cigar Ribbon Quilt Topper Textile Panel
June 13, 2024
Antique, late 1800s to early 1900’s hand made Cigar Quilt topper (no quilt backing) panel. The colors are vibrant and fabric great condtion. Two portions have cigar bands and the middle is a hand crewel embroidered red rose motif. The hand sewn cigar bands have decorative feather stitching and multi color silk satin ribbon accents around the edges. The panel is approximately 79″ long and 50″ wide. The cigar band sections are approximately 21″ squares (not including the silk taffeta ribbon portion) and 29″ including the ribbon portion. The cigar portions and rose embroidery portions are in excellent condition. The outer silk faille ribbon border portions have some fractures where they are sewn together but can be restitched. The outer plain muslin colored fabric has some discoloration. This piece would be cut in pieces and framed for display or displayed as a whole. Please message us for more photos and questions. PACSJ Preservation Council of San Jose California. Please look at photos and ask questions. Let us know if you need it sooner. Thank you for looking and have nice day.