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Crazy Quilt
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| Accession #: | 2212.1 |
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| Title: | Crazy Quilt |
| Object Type: | Quilt |
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| Physical Description: | This Crazy quilt has six blocks each containing irregularly shaped pieces that have been embellished with embroidery. Most of the motifs are floral. It is bordered on all four sides with gold-colored velvet. |
| Description: | It is easy to see why Ida Walker won a blue ribbon for this Crazy Quilt at the 1920 Spokane Fair. It is lavishly embroidered with an array of flowers and other motifs. Ida immigrated from Russia in 1887 and lived in Spokane for many years. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Bedding (Furnishing); Spokane Interstate Fair (Event->Conventions and Fairs)
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| Geographical Reference: | Spokane (Washington->Spokane County) |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 81 x 63 "
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| Materials/Techniques: |
silk (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
Ribbon attached to quilt says 1920 First Premium, Spokane Interstate Fair. Ribbon is in the accession file #2212; a digital image of the ribbon is attached to the activity record.
Initials - T.D.O. and three links and five rings embroidered M.D.
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Charles C. Kirshbaum, 1974 |
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