Red Rose Crazy Quilt1893–191566 1/2 × 67 1/2"Silk, velvet, brocade, cotton, woven ribbonGift of Margaret Cavigga1985.23.20Wool binding machine-seamed to top. Tied on backing. All seams embroidered; layered applique, two ruched roses.152849919Artist unidentifiedTextilesThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain. printed on ribbon: '1893'embroidered in thread: 'W.H.G.'United StatesTextilesObject 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.orgAccording to family tradition, the quilt was made by two members of the Morton family, aunts and dressmakers to the opera singer Madame Galli-Curci. Red Rose is said to have been from the opera, "Carmen." Ribbon dated 1893 belies this tradition; Madame Galli-Gurci made her American debut as a young singer in Chicago in 1912.appliqued quiltCrazy Quilt18931915 1985 23 2 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.orgAccording to family tradition, the quilt was made by two members of the Morton family, aunts and dressmakers to the opera singer Madame Galli-Curci. Red Rose is said to have been from the opera, "Carmen." Ribbon dated 1893 belies this tradition; Madame Galli-Gurci made her American debut as a young singer in Chicago in 1912.appliqued quiltCrazy Quilt