Jones Crazy Quilt

Name/Title

Jones Crazy Quilt

Entry/Object ID

2004.001.001

Description

30 blocks (5 columns by 6 rows) set sides edge to edge. Random cuts of fabric set abstractly within blocks. Likely made from old/scrap fabric. Each piece is outlined in yellow embroidery. All the embroidery uses 1 strand of cotton thread or embroidery floss. The binding is a red cotton, which has been applied to the quilt. It is about 1/4'' wide with squared corners. The backing is composed of a printed blue and white striped fabric. There are 2 vertical pieces, which measure 47'' and 27 1/2''. No batting and no quilting

Context

Family heirloom made in the Shenandoah Valley.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2004.001

Source or Donor

Blanche Weatherholtz

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Barbara Will Jones

Role

Maker

Date made

circa 1890

Place

* Untyped Place

Shenandoah Valley

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Quilt Dimensions

Width

75 in

Length

90 in

Dimension Description

Block/Unit

Width

15 in

Length

15 in

Dimension Notes

5 x 6 blocks

Materials

Material

Cotton

Material Notes

Solids, stripes, prints, plaids, and checks fabric

Color

Multi-Color

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Notes

Some of the purples have started to fade to brown.

Overall Condition

Excellent

Notes

Appears unwashed, no wear evident. Few small stains on back. No repairs evident. Light soling around sleeves.