QUILT INDEX RECORD

16-12-128

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

DAR Museum

Who documented this quilt?

DAR Museum; Permanent Collection

DAR Number:

81.98

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Crazy Quilt

How wide is the quilt?

56 7/8 inches

How long is the quilt?

55 7/8 inches

Shape of edge:

Embellished or trimmed

What color is the quilt?

Red; Burgundy; Cream

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Type of inscription:

Date; Message; Initials

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Two is company/Three is a crowd (embroidered in block) P (embroidered in block ) 1886 (beaded in center block)

Method used to make the inscription:

Embroidery

Location of inscription:

on block

Time period:

1876-1900

When was the quilt finished?

1886

Describe the quilt's layout:

Crazy

Number of quilt blocks:

25

Size of quilt blocks:

11 x11

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

Maroon velvet, 5 inches wide

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Silk

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Satin; Velvet

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Print; Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing; Foundation Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery; Painting; Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc)

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Green

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

2

Width of pieces on the back:

35, 31 1/2

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout

Describe the binding:

lace

How is the binding made?

Front turned to back

What is the width of the binding (measure on the top only)?

greater than one inch

How wide is the binding (measure on the top only)?

3

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Wool

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Tied or tufted

Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:

Central design is a blue velvet square with silver beads sewn in the form of crescent moon, six stars and date 1886.

Where the quilt was made, country:

USA

Why was the quilt made?

Home decoration

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public-Other

Quilt owner's name:

DAR Museum

Quilt owner's city:

Washington, DC

Quilt owner's state:

Washington D.C.

Quilt owner's country:

USA

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

DAR Museum

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