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Six-Block Crazy Quilt
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| Accession #: | 1932.1 |
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| Title: | Six-Block Crazy Quilt |
| Object Type: | Quilt |
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| Physical Description: | This crazy quilt consists of six large blocks, all of which are embellished with embroidery. One block contains a ribbon labeled Stillwater, Minnesota 1883. The backing is a red print. |
| Description: | Crazy quilts were especially popular between 1880 and 1920, and this is one of the earliest crazy quilts in the museum collection. Its maker created six large blocks, embellished them with embroidery, and then stitched them together to make this piece, probably intended to be purely decorative. The ribbon labeled "Stillwater, Minnesota 1883" is a clue to when and where this quilt was made. |
| Category: | History |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Bedding (Furnishing)
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| Geographical Reference: | Minnesota (National) |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 33 x 46 "
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| Materials/Techniques: |
taffeta (Material)
silk (Material)
ribbon (Material)
satin (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
Stillwater Minnesota ribbon from 1883. Organization ribbon NP with R in corner. MDH elaborately done on one gold satin piece.
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Mark D. Hawkins, 1966 |
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