Crazy Quilt

Textile

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Crazy Quilt

Description

Crazy quilt made of 42 squares of velvet and silk. Squares embroidered with snowflakes and flowers. Orange backing all one piece printed with scroll design also in orange. Edged in blue grosgrain with final edging of beige lace.

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1870 - circa 1890

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Entire quilt, not including lace

Width

151 cm

Length

180 cm

Material

Silk, Velvet, Cotton

Color

Black, Orange, Multiple Colors

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Tear

Notes

Some ripping/tearing of the lace edging