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Accession Number 1984.34.15.d 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 and silk pieces; one blue patch features a girl blowing bubbles in burgundy stemstitching; the letter M is embroidered in white silk in a red patch; one brown silk patch…

diamond-shaped crazy quilt block with velvet and silk pieces; one blue patch features a girl blowing bubbles in burgundy stemstitching; the letter M is embroidered in white silk in a red patch; one brown silk patch features a butterfly in stem stitching;. feather, blanket and a variety of other decorative stitches cover the seams in various colours; basted on brown wool batting and cotton backing.

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