Fragment from Bedcover (Crazy Quilt Block) by United States, textile, 1879-1889

Fragment from Bedcover (Crazy Quilt Block)

United States

Year
1879-1889
Medium
Silk, tabby, satin, velvet & twill weaves. some have warp-face, extra pattern wefts, printing, or moiré pattern, cisele velvet Embroidered in silk floss & 2 ply twist. (Backed with tabby cotton after piecing.) Embroidery thru 3 layers Stitches: Herrinbone, feather, buttonhole, cross, satin, fishbone knot, & variations with line stitch
Dimensions
44.5 × 44.5 cm (17 1/2 × 17 1/2 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago

Cultural & Historical Context

Classification
Textile
Culture
United States

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