Crazy Quilt Top

Name/Title

Crazy Quilt Top

Entry/Object ID

2003.004.001

Description

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 Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2003.004

Source or Donor

Wayne Harrison

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown Maker(s)

Role

Maker

Date made

1894

Place

* Untyped Place

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

On two ribbons

Transcription

"Harrisonburg Sunday School" "1891 Confederate Veterans of Rockingham, Virginia."

Type

Embroidery

Transcription

"1894" "Good Luck" "JSG"

Notes

Many "S"s are present.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Quilt Dimensions

Width

46 in

Length

67 in

Material

Velvet, Commercial Wool, Taffeta, Silk, Satin, Velveteen

Color

Multi-Color

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

One silk block has almost deteriorated. Small water stain on front. However, all seams tights and all colors remain bright.