Did Luigi Mangione Want to Be Caught? by John Leake Antique Birds in the Air Quilt. Antique late 1800s, early 1900s hand stitched quilt with very dark navy and black and white calico and tan with subtle red pindot background. A lightweight quilt that is great for a sofa. Size: 66 x 65 Condition: great, just some light wear to the edges This antique quilt has been hand washed and hung in the air to dry. It is always recommended to soak quilts to wash and lay or hang in the sun to dry. Do not wash an antique quilt in the washing machine.