From Lancaster Co., PA, this wool challis quilt in the pattern known locally as Star of Bethlehem or Lone Star dates from ca.1870 and measures about 76 inches square. Price: $1825
	The large central star is constructed with richly toned wool challis pieces in a variety of colors from violet through a madder red paisley to brown and emerald.
	Satellite stars of paisley are set on backgrounds of tan challis. The 6 1/2 inch outer border is a woven brown and white check.
	Quilted by the piece, in a diamond grid in the background areas, and in chevrons in the border, at about 7 stitches per inch.
	Cotton backing is a gray woven plaid.
	Outer edge is bound in a wool challis paisley print.