Quilt Appraisals |
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| Why have your Quilts Appraised? |
- To establish replacement value for insurance purposes.
- To establish value for donation, gift, or estate purposes.
- To mail your quilt or meet requirements for entrance in a competition.
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| To set fair market value for sale of quilts: |
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| A. Condition |
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- Open your quilt and check its general condition.
- If the quilt is musty, smells of smoke, or has any odor, air it
out.
- Very dirty quilts can be vacuumed by using a small piece of nylon
screen against the quilt to protect it and a small, hand-held vacuum
to remove any loose dirt.
- Do not dry-clean your quilt, as the harsh chemicals will damage
it.
- Only wash a quilt if absolutely necessary. Talk to a professional
for advice.
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| B. Transporting the Quilt |
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- Quilts should be covered with an over-sized pillowcase or muslin bag.
Never transport or store quilts in plastic. This method does not allow
the fabric to "breathe" or adjust to the changing humidity
in the area.
- An identifying label should be attached to the quilt with your name,
address, and telephone number .
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| C. Provenance |
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| Provenance is the oral or written information dealing with the origin
of the quilt. Bring along any family history or dates regarding the maker
and history of the quilt, such as the location where it was made. Include
any information about awards or publications that featured the quilt. |
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| D. Recent and New Quilts with Living Makers |
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In most cases, your appraiser will take into consideration the cost of
producing the quilt. Bring along information that would help you answer
the following questions:
- Do you have a special name for your quilt?
- Did you take classes specifically to create this quilt? What is
the source of your design?
- What was the total amount you spent to make your quilt?
- How many hours did you spend to create your quilt?
- Has any restoration or repair work been done?
- Have you won any quilting awards at local or national shows?
- Have you had anything published?
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Marjorie Mahoney
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