Crazy Quilt
Louisa Joiner (American, 1844–1911)
c. 1887–1900
Medium
silk, ribbons, lace, velvet, embroidered, heat transfer
Dimensions
186.7 × 182.9 cm
Classification
Textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Morrisey
Accession Number
2000.63
Rights
Public Domain
Tags
female
About this artwork
Made from an eye-catching combination of fabrics and ribbons, this quilt was created by Louisa Joiner, whose initials appear on a panel at lower right. Some of its pieces are believed to be scraps cut from clothing worn on lake cruises. Little is known about the artist aside from the fact she was married to a captain who sailed on the Great Lakes.