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A crazy quilt variation, this unusual quilt top contains "crazy" piecework blocks, with applique details including a heart, fish, and two figures, a black male and a Caucasian female. This piece may have been planned as a crib quilt, or as the medallion centerpiece for a full size pictorial quilt.
Details
Place of Origin
Date of Manufacture
circa 1890
Period
Materials and Techniques
Condition
Excellent
Dimensions
34.5 in. H
x
34.5 in. W
88 cm H
x
88 cm W
Dealer Location
New York, NY
Number of Items
1
Reference Number
0907238422195
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