Hawaiian pre-statehood flag quilt, $60,000, Doyle

A pieced and appliquéd cotton Hawaiian pre-statehood flag quilt sold for $60,000 at a Doyle auction held in Boston. The striking textile
featured the distinctive flag design associated with Hawaii prior to its admission as the 50th state in 1959, combining historical significance with exceptional craftsmanship. Rare examples of Hawaiian quilts continue to attract strong interest from collectors of Americana, textiles, and Pacific history. Also, an archive of Civil War material realized $2,250.