Name/Title

Crazy Quilt

Description

Bedspread made from silk, velvet, and paint (on the central velvet theorem with a rose). Embroidered initials MEW and date 1987. The patches are embroidered with a variety of motif including: flowers, one child, a butterfly, and an anchor. There is a 6 cm border of wine red velvet all around.

Made/Created

Artist

Mary E. Whitten

Date made

1887 - 1888

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

Wiscasset

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Initials

Location

Center square of quilt

Transcription

"M.E.W 1989"

Dimensions

Width

172 cm

Length

176 cm

Colors

Color Notes

Multicolored

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good