A "Crazy Patchwork" coverlet, of velvets and silks, the centre with a crimson silk square embroidered in silks with sunflowers, the edges of the patches oversewn with mainly yellow silk in herringbone stitch, and many pieces embroidered with motifs including flowers, figures and animals, with a crochet border--80in x 94in., late 19th century

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A "Crazy Patchwork" coverlet, of velvets and silks, the centre with a crimson silk square embroidered in silks with sunflowers, the edges of the patches oversewn with mainly yellow silk in herringbone stitch, and many pieces embroidered with motifs including flowers, figures and animals, with a crochet border--80in x 94in., late 19th century
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