Fragment from Bedcover (Crazy Quilt Block)
c. 1884
Silk, tabby, satin, velvet & twill weaves. some have warp-face, extra pattern wefts, printing, or moiré pattern, cisele velvet
Embroidered in silk floss & 2 ply twist. (Backed with tabby cotton after piecing.) Embroidery thru 3 layers
Stitches: Herrinbone, feather, buttonhole, cross, satin, fishbone knot, & variations with line stitch
44.5 × 44.5 cm (17.5 × 17.5 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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