Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Chicago Century of Progress Flags of The World Quilt

Description:

Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Chicago Century of Progress Flags of The World Quilt, reportedly made in Indiana, c. 1933, the quilt featuring solid colored fabric blocks with flags of the world designs surrounding the appliqued lettering in yellow, on a white ground, with six color striped borders, backed with white cotton, with chain and diamond pattern quilt stitching, 80 x 71 in.

Provenance: Estate of Susan Parrish.

Note: The Century of Progress International Exposition was the name of the World's Fair held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934, celebrating the city's centennial.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Good unwashed condition.

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