Crazy Patchwork Mat1885–190036 1/4 × 36 1/4"Silks, including pattern-woven velvet, grosgrainGift of Margaret and Al Cavigga1987.16.10Pieced and embroidered textile in square format with square center medallion set on point and pieced from assorted fabrics and embellished with ribbon and embroidery. Outer border of deep purple velvet with flower and leaf design embroidered in gold metallic thread and spangles. Top turned over, blind-stitched to silk backing. Elaborate silk embroidery stitches include French knots, chain, satin.152393264Artist unidentifiedTextilesThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain. Back:label in corner "Morton Collection Victorian Panel Green Bay Wisconsin c.1870-80 Cavigga Tapestry Collection (Antique Textile Coll.)"Green BayGreen BayUnited StatesWisconsinTextilesGreen BayObject information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.orgAlthough quilts were certainly made in great numbers during the height of the crazy patchwork fashion, the technique was particularly well-suited to smaller projects, such as throws, pillows and mats. The format of this mat is very elaborate and similar to medallions inset into larger quilts. The heavy gold embroidery and deep purple coloring of the velvet support are reminiscent of ecclesiastical needlework and is more typical of earlier crazy patchwork with its use of sumptuous fabrics and deep, jewel tones.18851900 1987 16 1 Object information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.orgAlthough quilts were certainly made in great numbers during the height of the crazy patchwork fashion, the technique was particularly well-suited to smaller projects, such as throws, pillows and mats. The format of this mat is very elaborate and similar to medallions inset into larger quilts. The heavy gold embroidery and deep purple coloring of the velvet support are reminiscent of ecclesiastical needlework and is more typical of earlier crazy patchwork with its use of sumptuous fabrics and deep, jewel tones.