JUNEC

What a unique piece of history

GladGrams

Looking at the picture again, I am struck by the way "ordinary everyday America" is captured in the details of the room, faces and clothes of those in the picture.

amma

That is an awesome quilt, so much history stitched into it!!! Thank you for sharing this with us. I was amazed at the detail when you look at the full sized image :D:D:D

Dorothy of Kansas

Very interesting!! Thanks for sharing.

earthwalker

Thanks for posting...very interesting.

nrt211

I found this information and thought it to be interesting...

Historical Crazy Quilt on Display
Submitted by Evanston History Center on Thu, 01/13/2011 - 12:13pm.

The Ethel Sampson Historical Crazy Quilt is in the collection of the Evanston History Center in Evanston, Illinois. Ethel Sampson spent most of her time making this quilt in Evanston and it was donated to the institution in the 1960s by her family after she died. The quilt is a really fantastic piece of work, that captures the history of celebrities and the culture of her time. The quilt will be going on display for the first time on May 6, 2011.

Hen3rietta

Fascinating! Thanks for posting.

Lostn51

I would love to see it in person.

Billy

Pickles

Wow thanks for posting that Billy and yes that would be so
nice to see in person, what a true treasure that is :-D