EXCEPTIONAL dated 1884 red antique CRAZY QUILT with FLAG, OWLS, BIRDS bouquets
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Complete details coming right up! Preview here !Miss the old version of this page? everything on one long page. ccqdeearly every one of this gorgeous dated 1884 Crazy Quilt's 49 square blocks has at least one special featured element: often a lavishly detailed embroidered motif, but sometimes a painted one or an applique motif. There are all the classic Crazy favorites like owls, moons, stars, butterflies and horseshoes, but also some really special, less common motifs like a velvet painter's palette, strawberries, a classical vase, a tiny Stars & Stripes and more.Dated 1884, a tattered scrap attached to one border reads Mrs. Henry Mount and the quilt was found in New Jersey.SizeThe quilt measures about 64 inches square . The blocks range around 8 inches square.ConstructionSeems to be hand-appliqued and hand-pieced, but the construction details are well hidden under the incredible density of hand-embroidered embellishment.Backing, Binding & BattingThe backing is a pale sort of sea foam green solid. I think it's silk or wool. It's very delicate and has lots of little nibbles and holes. There's a shocking red cotton rod pocket for hanging gently whip stitched along the top of the reverse. It could be easily removed.The edge finish is a fantastic little burgundy pleated ruffle. It's in amazingly neat, crisp condition, but has some worn,
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