Crazy Quilt with Sawtooth Border, Elizabeth Paulina Shinabarger Waddle

Artwork Overview

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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Exhibition Label:
"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.

Exhibitions

Barbara Brackman, curator
Susan Earle, curator
2008