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)
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
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewAugust 1892
embroidered 1775-1800, quilted 1800-1825
about 1890
about 1835