Crazy Quilt

Name/Title

Crazy Quilt

Entry/Object ID

2007.003.004

Description

Crazy quilt with exceptional embroidered and stitch designs of people, animals, insects, and flowers. There are the embroidered initials of "BWC."

Context

This quilt top was purchased by the donor at an auction, but is believed to have been from Augusta County.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2007.003

Source or Donor

Douglas D. Withers, Jr.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown Maker(s)

Role

Maker

Date made

circa 1880

Place

* Untyped Place

Augusta County, Virginia

Dimensions

Width

50 in

Length

48 in

Material

Silk, Velvet

Color

Multi-Color

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Some fabric deterioration