American Signed Crazy Quilt
American pieced and embroidered crazy quilt, comprised of various fabrics and stitched with various designs and motifs including floral sprays, blue backing. Multiple embroidered partial signatures along one side of quilt (including "R.C.H," "Ransom," "William", "Frankie," "Fletcher," "Lila L.," "James," "Gladys," "Ruth," "Marguerite," "Holmes," "V. Kimbro," etc.). 88 1/2" H x 74 1/2" W. Likely second quarter 20th century. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
Condition Report: Scattered losses and shattering to fabric along with some scattered fading and stains.
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American pieced and embroidered crazy quilt, comprised of various fabrics and stitched with various designs and motifs including floral sprays, blue backing. Multiple embroidered partial signatures along one side of quilt (including "R.C.H," "Ransom," "William", "Frankie," "Fletcher," "Lila L.," "James," "Gladys," "Ruth," "Marguerite," "Holmes," "V. Kimbro," etc.). 88 1/2" H x 74 1/2" W. Likely second quarter 20th century. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
Condition Report: Scattered losses and shattering to fabric along with some scattered fading and stains.