Applique Story Skirt
In the manner of Harriet Powers

Assembled from early to mid 19th C. scraps of homespun wool, prints, yarn and more, all hand sewn, this Story Skirt is reminiscent of the wonderful African American Quilts made by Harriet Powers in the late 19th Century. It is apparent, by considerable visual examination that more than one hand has worked on this piece over time when considering apparent repairs, although the primary story elements and structure remain intact. This piece is worthy of further study to determine the correct place in history for this exceptional piece of Americana.

For more on Harriet Powers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Powers

Kyra Hicks. This I Accomplish: Harriet Powers' Bible Quilt and Other Pieces. Black Threads, July 2009. 182pp: illustrations, notes, bibliography. $19.95 (paper), ISBN 978-0982479650

Ex: Grace and Elliot Snyder

$9,500

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Antique Skirt, Applique Story Skirt, in the manner of Harriet Powers, left side view

Antique Skirt, Applique Story Skirt, in the manner of Harriet Powers, right side view

Antique Skirt, Applique Story Skirt, in the manner of Harriet Powers, people panel detail

Antique Skirt, Applique Story Skirt, in the manner of Harriet Powers, horse wagon detail

Antique Skirt, Applique Story Skirt, in the manner of Harriet Powers, cat detail

Antique Skirt, Applique Story Skirt, in the manner of Harriet Powers, initials detail

Costumes, Fraternal, Improved Order of the Redmen
Man and woman's late 19th Century hand sewn, beaded wool costumes

Antique Costumes, Improved Order of the Redmen, Fraternal, women's and men's outfits

Antique Costumes, Improved Order of the Redmen, Fraternal, photograph of costumes

The woman's fully hand beaded costume and headdress is red wool with a brown cotton lining bound with a red woven tape. The equally elaborate man's costume is hand beaded black wool with the same brown cotton lining. The man's costume is a jacket, headdress as well as 2 3" beaded strips to be appliqued to the gentleman's pants. As found and in excellent condition.

Order of the Redmen is the oldest patriotic fraternal society in America having evolved from the Sons of Liberty. The Son's of Liberty are best remembered for the 1773 Boston Tea Party. The Redmen are not associated with any Native American group.

The women's auxiliary is the degree of Pocahontas.

These are the best fraternal costumes we have ever encountered and although we do not like the term "Museum Quality", these costumes are "Museum Quality"!!

$4,975

866-1

Antique Costumes, Improved Order of the Redmen, Fraternal, women's outfit back detail

Antique Costumes, Improved Order of the Redmen, Fraternal, men's outfit back detail

Antique Costumes, Improved Order of the Redmen, Fraternal, photograph of different costumes

Waistcoat, Young Man's, Striped
Early 19th Century - SOLD

Fully lined woven striped waistcoat with all fabric covered original buttons. This early hand sewn vest has the original cross ties in the back. EX: Thayer Collection.
Dimensions: 19.75" L, 15.75" W.

508-28 - SOLD

Skirt, Petticoat, Quilted
19th Century - SOLD

Antique Skirt, Petticoat, Quilted, entire view

Mid 19th red and white mini check cotton quilted skirt/petticoat.
All hand sewn in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 34.5-inch approximate length, 39.75-inch approximate waist.

726-5 - SOLD

Head Dress with Hat Box, Block Printed Box
Circa 1800 to 1825

Antique Head Dress, with Block Printed Hat Box, Circa 1800 to 1825, entire view

Dimensions of box: 4.5-inches high, 8-inches wide, 9-inches deep.
Dimensions of head dress: 6.5 x 8-inches.

$525

977-27

Dress, Girl's, Green Plaid Silk
19th Century - SOLD

Antique Dress, Girl's Dress, Green Plaid Silk, angle view

Expertly made woven silk child's dress from the 2nd quarter of the 19th century.
Some of the nicer details are hand sewn scalloped and embroidered neckine, scalloped tiered cap sleeves, all the original covered buttons remain.
Dimensions: neck line to hem 23.5-inches, dropped waist 26-inches.

266-32 - SOLD

Quilted Petticoat
Olive Wool
Mid 19th Century - SOLD

Antique Petticoat, Quilted, Olive Color, Wool, front and back views

Finely quilted, hand sewn petticoat lined with brown cotton

912-152 - SOLD

Quilted Petticoat
Printed Cotton
19th Century
2nd Quarter

Antique Petticoat, Quilted, Printed Cotton, 19th Century, front and back views

Petticoat with 4 different early printed cottons in brown, handsewn & lined with black silk.

$250

912-151

Bonnet
1840's

Brown cotton, caned, drawn bonnet, all original.

$395

514-55

Antique Bonnet, 1840's, Brown Color, right angle view

Antique Bonnet, 1840's, Brown Color, rear view

Dress
Printed Wool Challis
Mid 19th Century - SOLD

Antique Dress, Printed Wool Challis, 19th Century, front and rear view

Country dress with wear from use.

912-149 - SOLD

Bonnet
Homespun
Blue and white check cotton corded
19th Century

Antique Bonnet, Homespun, Blue and White Checked Cotton, angle view

Blue and white check cotton corded bonnet.

$175

ACD

Antique Bonnet, Homespun, Blue and White Checked Cotton, entire view

Dress
Floral Printed Wool Challis
Mid 19th Century

Antique Dress, Floral Printed, Wool Challis, 19th Century, front and rear views

Hand sewn, fully lined in brown cotton print, showing wear.

$395

912-150

Bonnet
Brown Cotton - SOLD

19th Century, machine stitched.

912-154 - SOLD

Pair of White Kid Leather Women's Shoes

Antique Shoes, Women's, White Leather, angle view

These women's shoes have appliqued white leather bows, and are possibly wedding shoes. The shoes remain in fair condition. Both shoes measure 9.25-inches in length.

$295

514-94

Sioux Child's Hooded Coat
19th Century

Antique Coat, Child's Coat, Sioux Made, Native American, entire view

Sioux child's hooded coat made of calf hide; dyed quill and bead decoration in form of eyes, ears, and tail, front and hood trimmed in blue cloth; two unmatched glass buttons; scattered fur loss; overall very good condition. - Approximately 28-inches long with attached "tail" approximately 12-inches long.

$5,950

232-89

Antique Coat, Child's Coat, Sioux Made, Native American, rear view

Antique Coat, Child's Coat, Sioux Made, Native American, hood detail

Antique Coat, Child's Coat, Sioux Made, Native American, tail detail

Applique Story Skirt In the manner of Harriet Powers

Costumes, Fraternal, Improved Order of the Redmen Man and woman's late 19th Century hand sewn, beaded wool costumes

Waistcoat, Young Man's, Striped Early 19th Century - SOLD

Skirt, Petticoat, Quilted 19th Century - SOLD

Head Dress with Hat Box, Block Printed Box Circa 1800 to 1825

Dress, Girl's, Green Plaid Silk 19th Century - SOLD

Quilted Petticoat Olive Wool Mid 19th Century - SOLD

Quilted Petticoat Printed Cotton 19th Century 2nd Quarter

Bonnet 1840's

Dress Printed Wool Challis Mid 19th Century - SOLD

Bonnet Homespun Blue and white check cotton corded 19th Century

Dress Floral Printed Wool Challis Mid 19th Century

Bonnet Brown Cotton - SOLD