Name/Title
Crazy quilt of the Johns family, c. 1890sEntry/Object ID
1993.32.105Description
Acc. No. 93.32.105
Subject Category: Household
Date or Period: C-1890's
Object: Quilt.
Description: Crazy quilt composed of silk, satin, and plush squares accentuated with multi-colored feather stitching. Individual quilt squares framed in dark blue plush. A few of the squares have embroidered designs i.e. vase, boot, etc. Quilt backing of striped two-toned blue cotton damask.
Size: L-86 x W-68 inches.
History of Object:
From the Johns family, Santa Clara Ave., old-time residents of Alameda.
Acquired from:
Helen K. Johns
Date: 12-18-1993