that is a lovely quilt thanks for linking it for us, Jenel.
The woman said it was made with velvet so it must have been a show piece not an everyday use quilt, right? Can't wash velvet at that time anyway. I would think the family knew to keep it put away.
I have a question, well it's just one of a million about quilting really. Fabric and thread shouldn't be stored in a plastic/rubber container?
Thanks