Coverlet

Louisa Esther Moor Teaver

1889 - 1890

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Pansy quilt, dated 1975
Very opulent crazy quilt of silk, velvet and satin, in the center a large burgundy-colored square with a bouquet of silk embroidered flowers framed by four fans of fabric and embroidery, most of the patches are heavily embroidered, some are painted, a wide satin border embroidered with a strawberry vine, with a faded ribbon with "Grand Commandery State of Iowa" and dated 1883.
Lone Star quilt, white ground
Futura line, "Spaceship Vase", shape 405-7.5"