1900 - 1925 Amish "Crazy-patch Block" Quilt

Description:

The maker of this Amish quilt, probably from Pennsylvania, effectively utilizes sixteen 8½-inch crazy-patched and embroidered blocks set diagonally to create this dramatic example. The crazy-patched blocks are contrasted with blue and framed within a 4½-inch light rose border with lavender corner squares and a 10-inch darker rose border. Pieces in the crazy-patch blocks are outlined with polychrome silk embroidery in herringbone, feather, buttonhole, thorn, cross, and double-cross stitches. The fabrics are wool and wool-and-cotton. The initials “AK” are embroidered on a corner of the lining. The controlled use of the crazy-patch aesthetic in this quilt gives it an ordered, focused appearance.

Date Made: First quarter 20th centuryDate Made: 1900-1925

Quilter: unknown

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: QuiltingAmish

Subject:

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Textiles, Textiles, Domestic Furnishings, Quilts

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Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Robert B. Stephens

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0029.06Catalog Number: 1985.0029.06Accession Number: 1985.0029

Object Name: quiltObject Type: quilts

Physical Description: fabric, wool, cotton/wool, cotton (overall material)thread, cotton, silk (overall material)filling, cotton (overall material)Measurements: overall: 79 in x 78 in; 202 cm x 197 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-cc82-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_556195

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