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Accession Number 1984.34.15.h 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 various silks. One silk patch embroidered with the image of a small boy playing with a hoop in yellow stemstitches; a velvet patch is hand painted with 3 naturalistic…

diamond-shaped crazy quilt block with velvet and various silks. One silk patch embroidered with the image of a small boy playing with a hoop in yellow stemstitches; a velvet patch is hand painted with 3 naturalistic flowers and foliage; seams are decorated with a variety of embroidery stitches among others blanket and feather stitching; Basted on light brown wool batting and white cotton backing.

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