Late 19th Century Crazy Quilt

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78” x 78” Hand pieced and hand stitched Society American crazy quilt circa the late 1800s. The quilt is a … Read more 78” x 78” Hand pieced and hand stitched Society American crazy quilt circa the late 1800s. The quilt is a 7 x 7 square block structure. Each block is about 11” x 11” and was created by a different individual. The material, design and the hand embroidery of each block is a representation of a different member of “the society”. The blocks are connected together using herringbone embroidered seams on a truly wonderful cotton backing. The beautiful quilt was found in the New England region, possibly having been made in Pennsylvania in the early 20th century. The pieces have bright colors including turquoise, red, yellow, blue, and many others which results in a vibrant hand crafted piece of late 1800s art that can be used as wall art.

Crazy quilts: These quilts were made up of randomly sewn, abstract shapes, and were often embroidered with fancy stitches and motifs. The name "crazy" comes from the irregular shapes and sizes of the patches, which gave the quilt a broken pottery appearance. Crazy quilts were typically made with three layers, but were usually bound and tied to a backing instead of quilted. They were often used as decorative throws instead of bed coverings.

Dimensions: Frame: 78” x 78”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: United States
Material: Wool, Cotton
Condition: Good See less