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Crazy Quilt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a square Crazy Quilt by an unknown artist. The quilt comprises numerous small, irregularly shaped pieces of fabric sewn together to form a larger square. The fabrics feature various patterns, including florals, geometrics, and scenic motifs. Dominant colors are red, brown, beige, and white. Scenes on the quilt include people, horses, and other animals. The quilt's edges are outlined with blue stitching. The background behind the quilt is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1880–85
Medium
Cotton
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 612 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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