1876-1900
Abigail Adams Cra...
Date Made: 1876-1900
Abigail Adams Crazy quilt
Location Made: United States
Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Ink drawing/Painting
Quilt Size: 64 1/2" x 65"
Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted
Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Center patch of green brocade came from the inaugural gown of Abigail Adams who embroidered her name on the patch of material.
Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection
B. Field married George Porter Floyd. They had two children, Carrie L. Floyd and Frank Harris Floyd (donors father). Both of these people are now dead. Quilt given to donor by Carrie L. Floyd before her death in Boston (about 1940 together with the history as she knew it.) History per R.K. Floyd acc...
12-8-7687
KID: 12-8-7687