Antique c.1900 Bear Paw Quilt – 85” x 72” – Hand Pieced & Hand Quilted – Red Sashing – Teichert Family Sacramento Estate
This exceptional antique quilt dates to the late 19th–early 20th century and features the beloved Bear Paw pattern in a variety of early cotton prints, calicos, shirtings, and feed sack fabrics. The quilt is entirely hand-pieced and hand-quilted, demonstrating skilled workmanship that reflects the finest American textile tradition.
A standout feature of this piece is its deep red sashing, which beautifully frames each Bear Paw block and gives the quilt a bold, visually striking presentation. Early quilts with vibrant red sashing are especially sought after by collectors for their dramatic contrast and historical authenticity.
Provenance – Teichert Family, Sacramento, California
This quilt was acquired directly from the Teichert family estate—a longstanding and respected California family whose name is well-recognized in Sacramento history. Provenance of this kind is rarely documented with antique quilts and adds meaningful value for collectors of regional Americana.
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📌 FEATURES & DETAILS
• Pattern: Bear Paw (multiple early variations)
• Era: Circa 1890–1930
• Construction: 100% hand-pieced, hand-quilted
• Size: Approx. 85” x 72”
• Materials: Early cotton prints, calicos, shirtings
• Sashing: Deep red cotton (highly desirable colorway)
• Backing: Period-correct cotton backing
• Provenance: Teichert family, Sacramento estate sale
• Colors: Blues, reds, pinks, greens, tans, creams
• Design: 5 x 6 block layout with wide red sashing
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📌 CONDITION
Excellent antique condition for a textile over 100 years old.
Expected age-related characteristics include:
• Light toning in background fabrics
• Minor wear along edges
• Fading and softening of certain calico prints
• Light spotting in select blocks
Structurally sound with no large tears or major losses. Quilt lays well and displays beautifully. Please review photos for full condition details.
This quilt has clearly been cared for across generations and remains a strong, display-worthy example of early American quiltmaking.
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