Museum Collections
Luce Center
Log cabin crib quilt
Object Number:
1952.37
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 42 1/4 x 36 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 107.3 x 92.7 x 1 cm )
Description:
Log cabin crib quilt with thirty silk patchwork blocks with strips arranged in octagons, surrounded by maroon velvet border; tufted yellow silk backing with small silk grosgrain bows.
Gallery Label:
This crib quilt appears to represent a variation of the "windmill blades" type of log cabin design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Harry C. W. Melick
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.