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vintage crazy quilt

By juliet-0695, 5 December, 2012
Description

This is a beautifully designed and executed quilt with virtually no fading, wear, or damage of any kind. Typically these quilts were made in America during the second part of the 19th Century. This one is unusual in that it is not made in sections but is all of one piece. The quilt is also unusually large at almost 9 by 9 feet. It would be beautiful on a bed as a spread or as a wall hanging. Although it is in almost perfect condition and the interesting design is put together very smoothly, the seamtress who finished the quilt backing lacks in fineness of stitchery. I doubt she is the one who put together the quilt squares. There is obviously no doubt that this quilt is hand made. 

   The colors are bright with at least half the squares made of velvet, silk, and satin. The rest are cotton. Bright red, blue and black are the dominant velvet colors and make the quilt very striking. The other colors are more subtle. Other than small flower cotton prints, most of the squares are solid in color. The notable exceptions are several squares that feature small figures of sailors and cowboys. It is truly an interesting and beautiful conversation piece and work of art.

Category
Folk Art
Medium
fabric: satin, silk, velvet, cotton print, corduroy, embroidery thread
Distinguishing marks
Two of fabrics used depict sailors and cowboys
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
107 inches by 107 inches (just 1 in. short of 9 feet by 9 feet) square. Fits Queen or King bed.
Date Period
probably between 1850 and 1870 Possibly later
Weight
approximately 5 kilos or 11 pounds
History
I found this quilt in an "Opt Shop" in a small seaside town on the great ocean road near Melbourne, Australia. It is obviously vintage American and may have come over with Americans who arrived in the 1850's to 1860's during Australia's Gold Rush. It come have been brought by "assisted" migrants who came to Australia in the last part of the 19th century.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$75
For Sale?
No
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