Object Details
- unknown
- Description
- An unknown maker crafted this example of contained crazy-patchwork. Twenty 12 ΒΌ-inch blocks are elaborately embroidered and surrounded by a 2-inch black ruffled border. The center of each block has a larger design, either floral or other motif such as a fan or a horseshoe. Birds, ceramics, and Kate Greenaway motifs typical of the era also adorn the throw. Silk, satin, velvet, and ribbon were used for the patchwork, which was lined with black pattern-woven silk. Chenille and silk embroidery threads were used for the many fancy stitches that embellish the throw.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Harry G. Meem and Mrs. Ann Carroll Meem Rogers
- 1880-1900
- ID Number
- TE.T13108
- accession number
- 250072
- catalog number
- T13108
- Object Name
- quilt
- Physical Description
- fabric, silk, satin, velvet, ribbon, cotton (overall material)
- thread, silk, chenille (overall material)
- filling, cotton (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 66 in x 53 in; 166 cm x 135 cm
- place made
- United States: District of Columbia, Washington
- See more items in
- Home and Community Life: Textiles
- Quilts
- Textiles
- Domestic Furnishings
- National Museum of American History
- Subject
- Quilting
- Record ID
- nmah_556420
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-4a58-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
