Crazy Quilt
QuiltmakerAttributed to
Mary J. Durand
Date1880-1900
MediumMachine-stitched silk, velvet, cotton and bobbin lace; hand-stitched embroidery
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width, including fringe): 83 1/2 x 51in. (212.1 x 129.5cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of F. Russell Potter
DescriptionCrazy quilt consisting of brightly colored plain and compound weave silks, velvet, cotton and ribbon machine-stitched together and covered with hand-stitched decorative embroidery. The pieced fabric also includes ombré and moiré silks. The initial "B" is embroidered on a piece of silk.The crazy quilt has hand-stitched embroidery and commercially produced appliqué bees, insects, cats, an elf king stealing a child, a boot, a cross, a horseshoe, fans, a crocodile, and a flower. The pieced center section of the quilt is surrounded by a maroon velvet border that is edged with bobbin lace, or Torchon lace. The backing is a maroon, twill-woven cotton.
Condition: The top is in excellent condition. The backing has many holes and areas of fading at previous crease lines.
Condition: The top is in excellent condition. The backing has many holes and areas of fading at previous crease lines.
Object number1973.67.6
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