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1984.34.15.p - Crazy quilt block

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Object Typeblock, quilt Place MadeNorth America: United States, New York, Buffalo Date Made1880-1891

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Object Typeblock, quilt Place MadeNorth America: United States, New York, Buffalo Date Made1880-1891
Accession Number 1984.34.15.p Title Crazy quilt block Category Textileworking Tools & Equipment Object Type block, quilt Creator Hyman, Georgie Anna Date Made 1880-1891 Place Made North America: United States, New York, Buffalo Culture North American Cultural Region North American Measurements overall: 41 cm x 23.5 cm Description
Diamond shaped crazy quilt block with velvet, ribbon and silk patches; a burgundy velvet patch features a blue turtle embroidered in stem stitching, a black silk patch features a cat in yellow stem stitches; patches…
Diamond shaped crazy quilt block with velvet, ribbon and silk patches; a burgundy velvet patch features a blue turtle embroidered in stem stitching, a black silk patch features a cat in yellow stem stitches; patches are pinned on a brown woolen batt, basted on cotton backing.
Credit Line Donated by Pat McCormack

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"1984.34.15.p - Crazy quilt block, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-175386. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.