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A Fine and Rare Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Mormon Missionary Hawaiian 'ALOHA' Quilt, Hawaiian, circa 1891
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- approximately 82 1/2 by 91 1/2 in. (209.6 by 232.4 cm)
the white cotton field appliqued with brilliant red branching leaf design, the central leaf and branch medallion enclosing the inscription ALOHA; the quilt heightened with contoured concentric 'echo' quilting.
Provenance
Descended in the family of Elder Allen to the present owner
Condition
nearly mint condition – tiny, faint droplets of stain in extreme top and bottom borders which are virtually undetectable; all stitching small scale and sound.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The original owner of this quilt was Elder William Henry Allen, a missionary from Goshen, Utah for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church. He served a mission in Hawaii from 1889-1891. In his journal, he describes this period as the time he was getting ready to leave Hawaii to return to Utah. He notes that he was presented with this quilt as a going home present. A copy of his journal will accompany this lot.