Bidspirit auction | Patchwork Radiating Fan Quilt

Patchwork Radiating Fan Quilt - 78 x 90 in.; quilt. A hand-assembled patchwork quilt top or light coverlet featuring a variety of mid-20th century printed cotton fabrics. The central design consists of a radiating fan or wedge-shaped motif, constructed from numerous narrow rectangular strips of fabric, commonly referred to as string quilting. This central section is set into a background of larger, irregularly shaped patchwork pieces, including gingham, polka dot, floral calico, and geometric prints. The fabrics are characteristic of the 1930s through 1950s.