Creation Date

1865 – 1875

Description

This is a crazy quilt with a definite Dresden pattern. In the center of the quilt is a circle of petals measuring two feet in diameter, in each corner is a fourth of a circle of petals; the remainder of the quilt is made up of irregular shapes. Small simple images are embroidered on several of the scraps. Each pieces is finished around with embroidered stitches in a variety of patterns and colors. The quilt is lined with a very fine floral cotton.