This is an American antique quilt completed circa 1963 by Elizabeth K. Ritter of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This is a beloved Folk Art appliqué quilt kit made by Paragon in the mid century. It was feature on the cover of Good Housekeeping and became a quilters' phenomenon shortly after. Paragon made this quilt to celebrate all things Americana. This specific piece has been hand quilted and hand appliquéd. It has seen a lot of pre-love and hung on a wash line many times. We know this because of the obvious sun fade throughout. The quilt is very soft, very thin and very lightweight. We were able to lengthen the sleeves by 2”. We have saved the maker's signature and preserved this provenance by sewing it to the inside of the jacket. The maker used a contrasting floral fabric for the backing(inside of jacket). You will want to cuff your sleeves to show off this beautiful touch. Lady Lancaster loves Eagle quilts and is always thrilled to find another to offer. If you have further questions, please direct message us and we are happy to send you a video.
- This jacket features side vents for generous movement and a beautiful drape.
- This jacket has two snaps at the tips of the collar that secure the lapel if desired.
- This jacket has two generous pockets.
- Fold the architectural collar down to create a lapel if desired.
- The Helen Jacket has a generous fit and is not meant to have a tailored look.
- One Size Fits Most-Model is 5’4 and approximately 125lbs
- If you have any questions about this jacket please direct message us on instagram and we will answer your question as quickly as possible. We do not accept returns. If you have any doubt please do not purchase. For sizing questions direct message us via instagram and we will be happy to send videos showing how our jackets fit.
Measurements
36” back of the neck to the bottom of the hem
36” laying flat, armpit to armpit
Please note that all of our jackets are made from antique quilts and the fabric reflects this. Our fabrics are sometimes older than 100 years old and are perfectly worn. We believe this is what makes them special and is part of their charm. All of our garments are pre-washed in a special restoration quilt wash. We recommend only spot cleaning if necessary.
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