(Item: Q-131)
Crazy Quilt - circa 1890's, size 49x68 inches. Wools, wool challis, etc. Condition is very good with just a handfull of
breakage in the fabric. A very unusual crazy quilt with lots of figures embroidered in a yellow or gold yarn. Some of
the figures include a bear standing on his hind legs, wolf, fan, hairbrush and comb, giraffe,tiger, bird, teacup, lama,
rino, buffalo, squirrel, horse and more. There's also lots of initials that include M,DB,F,L,R,K,O,Y,U,B, EHS,CMS,I,J,P.
The word Photographs is also on the quilt. It is bound and backed. Almost has a folk art aspect.
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lots of embroydery
very closeup