A quilt composed of multicolored and irregular patches sewn together. The patches are decorated with animals, plants, and other floral motifs and patterns. The quilt is bordered by a floral pattern on a black background.

Crazy Quilt with Animals

1886

Designed and executed by Florence Elizabeth Marvin (American, 1856-1916) Brooklyn Heights, New York, United States

Brooklyn Heights

Pieced and embroidered “crazy” quilt; dyed and printed silk, cotton, wool and metallic plain, twill, satin, velvet and patterned weave fabrics and ribbons; silk, cotton and metallic embroidery threads, raised work embroidered appliques, glass beads, metal spangles

Textiles

Women artists