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Crazy Quilt

QuiltmakerMade by Sarah M. Durand American
Date1890-1900
MediumHand-and machine stitched and embroidered plain and compound-weave silks and velvet, chenille embroidery, moiré
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 74 x 44 1/2in. (188 x 113cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of F. Russell Potter
DescriptionCrazy quilt consisting of brightly colored plain and compound-weave silks and velvet, stitched together and embellished with hand-stitched embroidery and machine-made appliques. The initials "S. M. P." are embroidered at the center. Each block of the crazy quilt consists of four triangular patches sewn together and separated with black sashing. The appliques include owls, fans, plans and a pair of boots. Each edge of the crazy quilt has an olive brown silk tape binding. The backing consists of a maroon herringbone twill-woven fabric.
Object number1973.67.7
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    Crazy Quilt
    Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Winsted, Connecticut
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    Sarah Amelia Barnum
    1885
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    Ellen Rebecca Smyth
    1880-1890
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    Mrs. Lillian Clifford Burdick
    1887-1890
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    Polly Atkins
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    Rhoda Goodrich
    1810-1817
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    Esther M. C. Peck
    1824
    Museum purchase, 1982.97.2  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Susan Melissa Lewis
    1860-1880
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    Mercy Copp
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