Postage Stamp Variation with Center Stars
ca. 1875
Medium
Decorative Arts-Fiber
Classification
Decorative Arts-Fiber
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Iris and Jay Leonard and Kohler Foundation, Inc.
Accession Number
2013.67.4
Art Historical Context
Step into the charming world of 19th American folk art with *Postage Stamp Variation with Stars*, a exquisite fiber artwork from around 1875. Created by an unidentified artist, piece exemplifies the ingenuity of everyday crafters during the post-Civil War era, quilting became a beloved pastime and practical necessity in American households. Tiny patchwork squares, reminiscent of postage stamps, form the foundation of this pattern, with striking center stars adding a celestial flair that elevates its design. The "Postage Stamp" motif was a popular quilt block style, prized for its efficient us...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –