Object Details
- 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.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- quilter
- unknown
- Date made
- First quarter 20th century
- date made
- 1900-1925
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Robert B. Stephens
- 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
- Object Name
- quilt
- Object Type
- quilts
