Bidspirit auction | Antique c1880 Irish Chain Quilt

Antique c1880 Irish Chain Quilt - Antique c1880 Irish Chain Quilt measuring 82 by 92 inches. It is comprised of 42 25 patch blocks, 8 by 8 inches, set on point, 6 by 7, with double pink print blocks and over dyed green corners setting squares and partial block setting triangles. There is a 1.25 inch yellow print inner border and a 5 inch double pink print outer border. It is hand pieced, hand appliqued, and hand quilted. The green squares on the setting blocks are appliqued. Thin cotton batting and a brown grid print reverse. The edge is finished with the front brought to the back, and applied by hand. Bold use of colors suggests the quilt may be from Pennsylvania.