Name/Title
Fish Crazy QuiltEntry/Object ID
1998.001.004Description
Crazy patchwork in the form of a fish is made up 7/8" squares as the center which measures 17" and 31 1/2". Embroidered feather stitches surround each square.
Remainder of design is filled with patches and embroidery stitches around all stars and fans which are appliquéd.
Mouth of fish is of twisted floss fringe.
Back is a light green and a tan. Green is knife edged to the top but the tan fabric has been brought to the front as edging. Doll quilt is attached to back.
On front of fish, the lower and top areas have a ribbon tape to which is attached tassels - several are missing.Context
Lucinda Robinson-Rice quilted this circa. 1880's. She was from the Endless Caverns area in Virginia, but moved with her family on covered wagon to settle in Illinois at age five. She would visit relatives in Virginia where she met her husband Dr. Francis Eugene Rice. She then moved to New Market, Virginia.
This quilt was often pulled out by Lucinda's great-grandchildren on rainy days and they would look at the embroidery on the quilt.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
1998.001Source or Donor
Sylvia S. MooreNotes
(There are extra tassels included in the field folder - may need to be acessioned)
Donated March 20, 1998Made/Created
Artist
Lucinda Robinson RiceDate made
circa 1885Other Names and Numbers
Other Number
Was previously included as 1998.001.003BDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimensionsWidth
26 inLength
52 inCondition
Overall Condition
FairNotes
Same level of silk deterioration; Tassels on back; browning on backOverall Condition
GoodNotes
Fabric deterioration on front and back; missing tassels; browning on back
