Crazy quilt of the Johns family, c. 1890s

Name/Title

Crazy quilt of the Johns family, c. 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1993.32.105

Description

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