tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post9040663892166744131..comments2024-03-26T22:50:08.674-05:00Comments on Barbara Brackman's <br> MATERIAL CULTURE: "OLDEST KNOWN QUILT" REDUCED BY MILLIONSUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-41287382760453048172019-06-27T12:02:01.033-05:002019-06-27T12:02:01.033-05:00Just a correction....a quilt done in 1702 is 18th ...Just a correction....a quilt done in 1702 is 18th century, not 17th as written. <br />;) common mistake, but worth mentioning. <br /><br />.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416988377581568589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-44970985436008223992015-04-17T18:26:21.671-05:002015-04-17T18:26:21.671-05:00interesting post about quiltinteresting post about <a href="http://deniobedcover.com" rel="nofollow">quilt</a>bedcoverhttp://deniobedcover.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-64747079007138312072014-04-10T14:11:35.047-05:002014-04-10T14:11:35.047-05:00You may be interested in the following link with B...You may be interested in the following link with Bobbie Aug’s appraisal documentation and images.<br /><br />http://www.buckinghamquilt.com/<br /><br />What a wonderful history!RedFlag Newshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827908388877170543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-61013823129186856922012-06-03T08:33:56.664-05:002012-06-03T08:33:56.664-05:00I always thought the oldest known quilt was the on...I always thought the oldest known quilt was the one claimed to be Anne Hathaway'sSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121102757759349165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-14971362065901382492010-06-16T17:53:50.045-05:002010-06-16T17:53:50.045-05:00I enjoyed your post with breakdown of how a logica...I enjoyed your post with breakdown of how a logical thinker should approach such a listing. I guess the seller is hopeful that P.T.Barnum's old adage is true? "There's a sucker born every minute"?Ann Championhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08142572469569643507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-85158380444005410412010-06-15T10:28:30.981-05:002010-06-15T10:28:30.981-05:00This was such an excellent tutorial about quilt da...This was such an excellent tutorial about quilt dating and pricing in general. Thanks so much for your terrific perspective!meg coxhttp://www.megcox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-67765897031914571802010-06-14T15:14:18.238-05:002010-06-14T15:14:18.238-05:00Oldest know quilt in the western world? I think It...Oldest know quilt in the western world? I think Italy & England are part of the western world. . . aren't they? Tristan Quilt(s)? Very much in the news these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-38518097525390687882010-06-13T21:30:47.017-05:002010-06-13T21:30:47.017-05:00What a great post about antique quilts- lots of go...What a great post about antique quilts- lots of good information. It certainly reinforces the need for the buyer to be aware of pricing. I am sure that you can find some terrific deals on ebay but you need to know what you are doing there too.<br />Another terrific post Barbara.<br />Regards,<br />Annaquiltmom annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976120921532056369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-1163717678242059042010-06-12T23:26:16.374-05:002010-06-12T23:26:16.374-05:00"Buyer Beware" has never been truer than..."Buyer Beware" has never been truer than when buying online. Over time I have given up buying quilts or antique/vintage fabrics that I have not personally seen, touched and believe to be genuine.<br />Honestly? I can not imagine what fool would part with that kind of money for ANYTHING on not personally seen. I do like shopping on eBay and have found many bargains. <br />By the way,an item on eBay auctioned at these prices would have a very large listing fee! What gives there? Something more than might at first meet the eye?<br /><br />THANKS BARBARA!<br />Julie in TNLife at Laurel Hill (Dolls)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02944166379152749514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-91157518730971400882010-06-12T23:12:40.045-05:002010-06-12T23:12:40.045-05:00You know, Ebay used to be such fun when it first s...You know, Ebay used to be such fun when it first started, but now I seldom go there. I agree with everything you wrote, thank God for people like you. I love the snake oil idea, so true. Thank you for posting about this sort of scam, just keep it up, please? Thanks, Elainesoggybottomflatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13854042144571976533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-91489445358659270182010-06-12T22:06:10.920-05:002010-06-12T22:06:10.920-05:00That is one claim I would not have been fooled by,...That is one claim I would not have been fooled by, not that I could afford it, lol. Most of the quilts I see in our stores look like they are from the 50's. We are headed to maine/NH border, so I might go to rocky mountain quilts, while there.<br /><br />DebbieWoolenSailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621977477193550261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-63355763145335452572010-06-12T14:29:09.640-05:002010-06-12T14:29:09.640-05:00This is a great perspective. But I do think that i...This is a great perspective. But I do think that it is important to note that there are very many reputable sellers on eBay. I've bought plenty of Morris Garden and Morris Workshop fabric there!greg @ grey dogwood studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07561583196359053680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-15292759979533713132010-06-12T12:18:51.115-05:002010-06-12T12:18:51.115-05:00There is always so much information in your wonder...There is always so much information in your wonderful posts. Concerning another eBay listing:<br />http://cgi.ebay.com/1930s-Cottage-Home-WINDY-HILL-Quilt-Book-Worthy-RARE-/370394165327?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Quilts&hash=item563d36704f#ht_6920wt_910<br />I wonder if you know the origin of this design? I have a top that has these designs embroidered, also in blue, with HSTs surrounding them, also in two shades of orange.sewprimitive karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125490235366694521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-11402400103649391902010-06-12T12:02:55.223-05:002010-06-12T12:02:55.223-05:00Lot so of good information here...I just can't...Lot so of good information here...I just can't imagine spending that much money on something sight unseen!YankeeQuilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324287185970922332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-34202316106870573022010-06-12T08:35:48.706-05:002010-06-12T08:35:48.706-05:00Interesting article that throws up a lot of questi...Interesting article that throws up a lot of questions about the quilt, the seller and ebay.<br /><br />Firstly, I cannot believe that there are no 'early quilt experts' around, despite years of searching. The quilt therefore has no real provenance and it would be dubious to call it the oldest quilt ever as I am sure that researchers are still open as to the definition of 'quilt' in different parts of the globe.<br /><br />Lastly, why would someone try to sell a valuable antique and part of textile craft history through ebay? Would they have not have gone through reputable channels such as an international auction house?<br /><br />It all sounds highly dubious and very 'ebay'if you ask me.John Hopperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495250254811460833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-8438571604152580112010-06-12T08:31:56.975-05:002010-06-12T08:31:56.975-05:00Tons of great information in this post Barbara. It...Tons of great information in this post Barbara. It's hype like this that creates a bad name, not only for quilts and quilters but for eBay and those who use it honestly and seriously. Thanks, as always, for your expert information and the fact that we can always count on you for YOUR honesty!Caron at Michigan Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14781676744921488854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-51187067957390780532010-06-12T08:24:59.876-05:002010-06-12T08:24:59.876-05:00I have purchased several quilts from ebay, with tr...I have purchased several quilts from ebay, with trepidation. But I have read most of your books several times over. I go to museum shows, I have read most of the state documentation books, and I look at a lot of ebay listings before bidding. Oh, and I never go over $300 (so far) so I have a collection of Depression era quilts or quilt tops. An example is here;<br />http://viridian61.blogspot.com/2010/06/vintage-thingy-thursday-double-wedding.html<br /><br /> I should find a quilt appraiser though.viridianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07938256248645774087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-31983758581792708032010-06-12T06:56:06.061-05:002010-06-12T06:56:06.061-05:00Your blog is the best!! Thank you for sharing so ...Your blog is the best!! Thank you for sharing so much:)O'Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350950712546652314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-31681040362021887472010-06-12T06:26:54.056-05:002010-06-12T06:26:54.056-05:00eBAY WAS always sort of like the snake oil dealer....eBAY WAS always sort of like the snake oil dealer. Why would anyone even consider such an item. This is the "first" listing for the seller name but they sure have the lingo down pat. <br /><br />As always enjoyed your step by step way of thinkiing about a quilt before arriving at any conclusions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com