Q8302 Patriotic Victorian Crazy Quilt
c.1885 apx. 38”x 54” New England $3300

This Victorian crazy quilt is beautifully embellished with original hand-done oil paintings.  There is an American Flag (with 30 stars); a woman surrounded by daisies, a basket filled with flowers, a dog leaning over a fence, a log cabin, and a floral bouquet with “love” on the ribbon.  Much of the symbolism in these paintings is lost to us.  The dense embroidered embellishment on this piece is in all different colors of cotton twist.  The quilt is comprised of all different c.1880’s silks from dresses and ribbons.  The quilt has a yellow backing and is reverse tied with ribbon bows.  In fabulous condition.