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Katie Gifford's Crazy Quilt with Solid Border
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| Accession #: | 2133.2 |
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| Title: | Katie Gifford's Crazy Quilt with Solid Border |
| Object Type: | Quilt |
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| 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)
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| Geographical Reference: | Wisconsin (National); Johnsonville (National->New York) |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 74 x 63 "
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| Materials/Techniques: |
embroidery floss (Material)
silk (Material)
velvet (Material)
satin (Material)
quilting (Technique)
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. George Collins, 1972 |
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