Name/Title
Crazy Quilt TopEntry/Object ID
2003.004.001Description
9 block crazy quilt. Heavy embroidery on fabrics. Contains dates, verses, ribbons, symbols, animals, flowers, and vines.Context
Unknown maker - previous owner obtained quilt from a local Harrisonburg, Virginia resident. Ribbons included in the quilt say "Harrisonburg Sunday School" and "1891 Confederate Veterans of Rockingham, Virginia." It is dated in embroidery 1894, and the initials "JSG" are present.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2003.004Source or Donor
Wayne HarrisonMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown Maker(s)Role
MakerDate made
1894Place
* Untyped Place
Harrisonburg, VirginiaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
On two ribbonsTranscription
"Harrisonburg Sunday School"
"1891 Confederate Veterans of Rockingham, Virginia."Type
EmbroideryTranscription
"1894"
"Good Luck"
"JSG"Notes
Many "S"s are present.Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimensionsWidth
46 inLength
67 inMaterial
Velvet, Commercial Wool, Taffeta, Silk, Satin, VelveteenCondition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
One silk block has almost deteriorated. Small water stain on front. However, all seams tights and all colors remain bright.