Crazy Quilt with Sawtooth Border

Elizabeth Paulina Shinabarger Waddle, artist

1838–1913

Crazy Quilt with Sawtooth Border, circa 1880–1910

Where object was made: United States

Material/technique: silk; cotton; embroidering; velvet; acetate film; piecing; chenille

Dimensions:
Object Length/Width (Length x Width): 91 1/2 x 94 1/4 in
Object Length/Width (Length x Width): 239.39 x 232.41 cm

Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Paul Roofe

Accession number: 1982.0124

Not on display

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"Quilts: Flora Botanica," Jun-2008, Barbara Brackman and Susan Earle
Elizabeth Waddle used a variety of textured silks such as velvet, brocade, chenille, satin and taffeta to make her Crazy Quilt, decorated with a few naturalistic florals. We recognize white lilacs, lily of the valley and a nosegay of rose buds. She may have drawn from life, but several pattern companies sold embroidery designs just like these, especially for Crazy Quilts.