Wool Crazy Quilt

Textile

The Virginia Quilt Museum

Wool Crazy Quilt

Name/Title

Wool Crazy Quilt

Entry/Object ID

2000.005.001A

Description

This wool crazy quilt measures at 75" x 88". It uses randomly sized and shaped pieces of fabric stitched together and is heavily embellished with embroidery stitches. A solid gray block embroidered with lily pads, flowers, and butterflies is the center of the quilt. The pieced blocks surrounding it contain a variety of embroidery stitches and include embroidered initials of the makers children. A 5 inch border contains the blocks and there is no backing.

Context

Malinda Ellen Marshal Hylton made this crazy quilt in the early 1900's.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2000.005

Source or Donor

Elva D. Forman

Made/Created

Artist

Malinda Ellen Marshall Hylton

Date made

circa 1900

Other Name

Water Lily

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Quilt Dimensions

Width

75 in

Length

88 in

Material

Wool

Color

Multi-Color

Condition

Notes

TOP LEFT BLOCK: Large tear, stain on nearby piece

Overall Condition

Excellent