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Quilt

Object number2010.82.1

Artist Alosia Rosaltha Cadwallader Cramer (1868 - 1953)

Datec. 1880

Mediumcotton

Credit LineGift of Janet Davis

DescriptionOff white quilt decorated with appliqué of red flowers with green stems and leaves; little yellow accents are on the red material. Label sewn onto the bottom left corner, backside; has text in black ink regarding the quilt's documentation.Dimensions86 x 87 in. (218.4 x 221 cm)
InscriptionsLabel sewn onto the bottom left corner, backside; has text in black ink: "[stamped] Western PA Quilt / Documentation Project / [handwritten] LA[?]W.0144".
Historical NotesThis red and green appliqué quilt was created by Alosia Rosaltha Cadwallader Cramer (1868-1953), of Welsh descent and grandmother of donor Janet Davis. This particular appliqué design is believed to be very original, despite using the popular red and green colors of the time. According to a textile historian: "Most appliqué designs are symmetrical and feature four or eight elements. This one is asymmetrical and exhibits excellent craftsmanship. The design shows that the maker was well-versed in the 19th century appliqué tradition, but chose to create her own pattern in that vernacular...It's also very finely corded in green around the inner border...You just don't see quilts like this everyday."

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