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Quilt – Crazy/Pointe folle

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Crazy quilt made by Christine Purdon, shown at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Various motifs can be found in the patchwork, including a hot air balloon, loon, and horseshoes. In addition to elaborate embroidery around patch borders, many patches feature embroidered flowers, plants, and animals. Two cloth bookmarks are incorporated into the patchwork. Wide burgundy velvet border with chenille flower motifs in the corners and pompoms around edges.

Pointe folle réalisée par Christine Purdon et présentée à l’exposition universelle de Chicago en 1893. Le patchwork comporte divers motifs, dont une montgolfière, un huard et des fers à cheval. En plus des broderies élaborées autour des bordures, de nombreuses pièces comportent des fleurs, des plantes et des animaux brodés. Deux signets en tissu sont incorporés dans le patchwork. Large bordure en velours bordeaux avec des motifs floraux en chenille et des pompons dans les coins.

Purdon, Christine
Cotton, silk, velvet, chenille/Coton, soie, velours, chenille
164cm (l) x 162cm (w)
1890-93
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