Quilts

Dateca. 1885

Terms

Quilts
Cotton
Brocade
Chenille
Damask
Grosgrain
Sateen
Velvet
Ribbon
Beads
Chicago

Dimensions131.98 × 129.44 cm (51 15/16 × 50 15/16 in.)

MarkingsOne silk square embroidered with musical notes and the name "Leonore T. Roff".

Credit LineGift of Mrs. John K. Norwood (1961)

Object numberT1312

DescriptionPatchwork quilt made of 15-12 1/2 squares with different designs in each one. Some are embroidered, some appliqued; one is embroidered with musical notes with the name Lenore T. Roff, others have brown-eye susan flowers, daisies, roses, cat-o-nine tail, and a fan feather-stitched and embroidered on silk and velvet squares in many bright colors. Skull & cross bones; black mourning flowers (beaded). It is bordered with ecru lace and lined with purple silk. There is a layer of filling and all three layers are knotted together at 5 intervals. It is called a presentation quilt as it was given to one person by his friends. It could be used as a throw for a sofa or a slumber quilt. Pattern: Crazy.

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