Folk Art Crazy Quilt Top

Folk Art Crazy Quilt Top Unidentified Quilt Maker(s) Circa 1888  64 x 78 inches Origin Unknown; found in South Carolina My first photo is of the block that truly distinguishes this folky, hand-embroidered (primarily wool) Crazy Quilt.  It reads:  Feb. THE 8th, 1888 Mother laid to Rest The maker(s) embroidered over every single seam, as well as within each of the twenty blocks. So many initials, and embroidered names; women's names.  Each name in a different handwriting style. A great piece to research...   I love that the "Laid to Rest" block is surrounded everywhere with such colorful, fanciful, decorative embroidery.  The quilt feels happy.  A contradiction?  Not necessarily.  Sometimes we can feel joy when a loved one is truly "laid to rest."   Made on foundation, this is a top only.  The edges remain unfinished.  Though the back (muslin squares) has some staining, the front is in exceptionally great condition.    An exceptional example of a turn of the century Crazy Quilt -- well designed, beautifully executed, and personal in a very moving way. ___________________________________________________________________________ Before you purchase, please read below:  We want you to be happy with your purchase.  For this reason, all our quilts are sold On Approval (unless noted that it is sold As-Is). You may return a quilt for any reason. Buyer will be responsible for return shipping fees, unless we have made a significant error in our description.  If you wish to return a quilt you purchased, please contact us within 72 hours of delivery to you.  If you have a tax exempt ID number, get in touch with us before you make a purchase. In your message, include which item(s) you would like to buy, along with your name, resale id #, email address, and shipping address. We will send you an invoice without taxes. Shipping Shipping in the contiguous United States is $25 flat. Local pick up available (Berkeley, CA), please contact us after purchase We ship on Wednesdays (although your item may be sent out sooner).