Name/Title
Blakey Crazy QuiltEntry/Object ID
2014.004.001Description
19th century crazy quilt with Confederate Veteran Reunion ribbon and campaign item of Grover Cleveland.Context
This quilt was made for the donor's father, Grover Cleveland Blakey, when he was young. It was made by his aunt, Sally Blakely. Grover Cleveland Blakey was named after United States President Grover Cleveland, who was his father's first cousin.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2014.004Source or Donor
Betty Blakey HarlanMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Sally BlakeyRole
MakerDate made
circa 1895Place
* Untyped Place
Greene County, VirginiaDimensions
Width
69-1/2 inLength
80-1/2 inMaterial
Cotton, Silk, RibbonCondition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
"Silk shattered in several placed, embroidery in good condition"
