Silk Quilts

The making of silk quilts throughout the 19th century ended with a craze for elaborately embellished slumber throws called "crazy quilts," not for their popularity but for their irregularly-shaped pieces.

Pieced quilt. Belonged to Mary Hise Norton; Russellville, KY. Early 19th century.

Pieced table cover. Laura Clark; Earville, IL. about 1860.

Pieced slumber throw. Martha Lord; MA. About 1860.

Crazy patchwork slumber throw. Initials JK. About 1885.

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