Sky Rocket Quilt

Sky Rocket Quilt Unknown Quilt Maker Circa 1940 64 x 82 inches Origin Unknown; Found in Massachusetts Quilts have always reflected popular culture (along with so much else), and here we see a space-related pieced design called "Sky Rocket."  While it would be 20 +  years until the first rocket landed on the Moon (Soviet unmanned "Luna 9," 1966 , the 1940s saw people beginning to become interested in space travel. (In 1969 the a crew on U.S. Apollo 11  the first manned landing. Historic!) In Excellent Condition:  strong and sturdy, thin and lightweight with elaborate, and very fine hand quilting.  Ready for your collection -- or perhaps for your favorite kid's bedroom! ___________________________________________________________________________ Before you purchase, please read below:  We want you to be happy with your purchase.  For this reason, all our quilts are sold On Approval (unless noted that it is sold As-Is). You may return a quilt for any reason. Buyer will be responsible for return shipping fees, unless we have made a significant error in our description.  If you wish to return a quilt you purchased, please contact us within 72 hours of delivery to you.  If you have a tax exempt ID number, get in touch with us before you make a purchase. In your message, include which item(s) you would like to buy, along with your name, resale id #, email address, and shipping address. We will send you an invoice without taxes. Shipping Shipping in the contiguous United States is $25 flat. Local pick up available (Berkeley, CA), please contact us after purchase We ship on Wednesdays (although your item may be sent out sooner).