Stitching Together the Past : Quilts in the History Center Collection
Date:
1884
Description:
Embellished Crazy Quilt
Description:

Popular during the Victorian period, crazy quilts showed off a woman's needlework skills and access to a variety of fabrics. This quilt is also trimmed in a delicate lace, possibly handmade as well.
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Embellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884Embellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884
Embellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; back sideEmbellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; back side
Embellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; detailEmbellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; detail
Embellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; detailEmbellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; detail
Embellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; detailEmbellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; detail
Embellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; detailEmbellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; detail
Embellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; detailEmbellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; detail
Embellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; detailEmbellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; detail
Embellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; detailEmbellished Lace Trimmed Crazy Quilt, 1884; detail