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Katie Gifford's Crazy Quilt with Solid Border

Katie Gifford's Crazy Quilt with Solid Border - Quilt
Accession #: 2133.2
Title: Katie Gifford's Crazy Quilt with Solid Border
Object Type: Quilt
Participants:
Physical Description: This quilt is an example of the crazy quilt style, with a few fan shapes over all. The piece is embroidered with charming figures and every edge has feather stitching.
Description: "Japanese" design became especially popular during the last quarter of the nineteenth century. The asymmetry associated with "Japanese" design is especially prevalent in the patterns of this quilt.
Category: Textiles
Subjects/Topics/Concepts:
Bedding (Furnishing)
Geographical Reference: Wisconsin (National); Johnsonville (National->New York)
Dimensions:
Object L x W 74 x 63 "
Materials/Techniques:
embroidery floss (Material)
silk (Material)
velvet (Material)
satin (Material)
quilting (Technique)
Related Exhibits:
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. George Collins, 1972

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