
Cite this Quilt
Lardner, Len. Crazy Quilt. 1889. From Michigan State University Museum, Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=12-8-64. Accessed: 04/14/21
QUILT INDEX RECORD
12-8-64
Object label
Crazy Quilt
Lena Lardner
Niles, Berrien County, Michigan
1889
Collection of Michigan State University Museum acc.#7097.1
Essay about this quilt.
This quilt is thought to have been made by Ring Lardner's mother who was a published poet. It was acquired by the donor from the family estate sale of Lardner's brother.
Each block is separated by hand-made, needle-woven lace sashing and features silk embroidery, drawing or figures. The center block with the American flag has written on it,
From patriot sire to patriot son
Our flag is handed down
Thro' battles fought and victories won
It holds its own renown
And second only to the cross
Let this bright emblem be!
Thro' earthly gain and earthly loss
Our sign of Liberty! Mother July 31st 1889
Who documented this quilt?
Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection
Where are the records for this quilt housed?
Michigan State University Museum
Michigan Quilt Project Number
91.0008
If this quilt is owned by a museum, enter the accession number here
7097.1
What is the name of the quilt given by the owner?
Crazy Quilt
What is the pattern name that it is commonly used among quilt makers and historians for this quilt?
Contained Crazy
Who made the quilt top?
Lardner, Lena
Who did the quilting?
If you are the quilt owner, how did you acquire this quilt?
Received as a gift
Where was the quilt made (city)?
Niles
Where was the quilt made (county)?
Berrien
Where was the quilt made (state)?
Michigan (MI)
Choose the time frame that best describes when the quilt was made.
1876-1900
When was the quilt finished?
1889
How is this quilt used?
Museum collection
Choose the gender of the quilt maker(s).
Female
Where does/did the quilt maker live (city)?
Niles
Where does/did the quilt maker live (county)?
Berrien
Where does/did the quilt maker live (state)?
Michigan (MI)
Did the quilt maker have children? If so, how many?
3
How many of the quilt maker's children were girls?
1
How many of the quilt maker's children were boys?
2
What type of quilted object is this?
Finished quilt
How wide is the quilt?
81"
How long is the quilt?
81"
What is the shape of the quilt edge?
Straight
Choose the best color scheme description for the quilt.
Multicolor
What is the best description of the quilt's condition?
Very good/almost new
Is this quilt damaged? If yes, how?
Disintegration of fabric
Enter the exact inscription here, including dates in the same form in which they appear on the quilt. Do not correct any spellings.
From patriot sire to patriot son, Our flag is handed down, Thro' battles fought and victories won, It holds its old renown, And second only to the cross, Let this bright emblem be!, Thro' earthly gain and earthly loss, Our sign of Liberty! Mother July 31, 1889
What is the date found on the quilt?
July 31,1889
How was the inscription made?
Ink
If you chose Other, please describe where the inscription was found.
top
What is the layout (or set) of the quilt?
Crazy
How many blocks are in the quilt?
16
How are the blocks arranged in the quilt?
Straight
How are the blocks spaced in the quilt?
Separated by plain sashing
Explain any other quilt setting here.
Handmade lace
What is the width of the sashing?
5 3/4
How many borders are on the quilt?
1
Describe the style of the borders.
7 3/4", hand made lace
What types of fiber were used to make the quilt top?
Silk
What types of fabric were used to make the quilt top?
Velvet
Describe any unique fibers used in the quilt top.
Sashed and bordered in hand made string lace.
What piecing method was used to make the quilt top?
Hand Piecing
Enter any unusual technique that hasn't been described in a previous field.
Ink drawing/Painting
What embellishment materials were used to make the quilt top?
Other attachments
Enter any unique embellishments.
Lace
What fibers were used to make the quilt back?
Silk
List publications where this quilt or maker was featured.
Clippings or photocopies
Other relationship to source: If you chose Other, for the relationship to the source, describe the relationship here.
Museum employee
Ownership of this quilt is:
Public- Michigan State University Museum
Quilt owner's name:
Michigan State University Museum
Quilt owner's city:
East Lansing
Quilt owner's county:
Ingham
Quilt owner's state.
Michigan (MI)
How did the owner acquire this quilt?
Gift
Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained.
7-8-1990, Sally Peterson, Acquired from estate sale of Ring Lardner's brother
Access and copyright information:
Restricted
What parts of the quilt making process did the quilt maker do?
Made entire quilt
Describe anything about the design of the quilt that wasn't already recorded in a previous field.
Patriotic poetry, flags and emblems.
Who photographed this quilt?
Pearl Yee Wong
Who is the copyright holder?
Michigan State University Museum
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