CONLC1 Victorian Crazy Quilt

c.1890
70 x 83 inches
Massachusetts
$2,700

Sophistication of this quilter is obvious, to me, in viewing this exquisite piece of Textile art. Created around 1890 from mostly earlier silk fabrics. Silks of this era were so expensive that only the affluent could afford to purchase them. This changed around 1890 with silk manufacturers creating silk with fewer threads, thus making them affordable to a huge segment of our country...yes, it was all about profit...some things never seem to change.

The deep tones of gray, brown, rust, blue and multiple shades of black are combined to create this stunning quilt. Silk quilts were never meant to be used for every day. These textiles were meant to be embellishment for one's home and a mark of sophistication, skill and affluence for the maker.

Squares measuring approximately 15" X 15" could be assembled while sitting in one's parlor with a friend or groups of friends. Assembled with a 4-1/2" early silk black border on two sides, backed with a black cotton and tied with a twist thread the same color as all the embellishment outline stitches..a muted gold color. The edge is pillow-cased and then finished with a running stitch in black.

This sophisticated textile would make a room not only feel "warm", but be an amazing piece of art!!

I am happy to send, with free shipping, for your approval.

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