Quilts
Made in Michigan
| Crazy Quilt Lena Lardner Niles, Berrien County, Michigan 1889 Velvet, silk, cotton, linen 81” x 81” MSUM 7097.1, Gift of Sally Peterson Photo by Pearl Yee Wong, all rights reserved Michigan State University Museum 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, |
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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 |
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