Originally Posted by
Iceblossom
I'm not sure that is a double wedding ring, but it is certainly related. What we know of now as a double wedding ring was not a popular choice prior to about 1920. I would also say the colors look more that range as well. It's so hard with fade and pictures and such, but I would say those colors did not exist pre-1900, and indeed advances in yellow dye were made around 1920 as well.
Do you know what is used for batting?
TU for your thoughtful response. I'm told no batting was used. It's thin, like summer weight. And that the appliqué was applied directly to the base. Any idea of value for such a quilt with the age being turn of the century?