Yes, I have and, like you, I found it both interesting and enlightening. I have a quilt made by an ancestor that actually has documentation which dates it at 1867. Surprisingly, it is in pretty good shape although the fabric is showing signs of deterioration. I have 3 copies of the appraisal...one I gave to our insurance co., one I have with our personal records, and 1 that I keep with the quilt.