The KS. crazy quilt pix
03-30-2012, 06:47 PM
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OK..here is an update on info...the ribbon that to me is like a Mourning ribbon, could be that, OR a Campaign ribbon!
Here is what I found on Chester I. Long!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_I._Long
Here is what I found on Chester I. Long!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_I._Long
03-30-2012, 06:52 PM
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AND the ribbon above it, also a campaign ribbon! Apparently Simpson and Lewelling campaigned to "REDEEM" KS at the turn of the century!
How fascinating is all of this?? From little piece of patchwork!
How fascinating is all of this?? From little piece of patchwork!
03-30-2012, 07:06 PM
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here is more info on Simpson and Lewelling.
Whom ever was making this top was politically grounded that is for sure!
http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.230...id=55972854283
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_D._Lewelling
Whom ever was making this top was politically grounded that is for sure!
http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.230...id=55972854283
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_D._Lewelling
03-30-2012, 08:20 PM
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I'm fascinated by all the fancy stitches holding the pieces together!
Some museum might be interested in that quilt, and certainly there will be someone who can advise you on how to clean, care for and store it.
Some museum might be interested in that quilt, and certainly there will be someone who can advise you on how to clean, care for and store it.
03-30-2012, 08:23 PM
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The horseshoe & rider's crop could indicate another interest of the Quilter's or maybe something else. It could be the brand of a KS ranch or during the Civil War Kentucky was a divided state. Many of the horse farms sent their racing throughbreds, studs and brood mares West to keep them out of the hands of both armies. Kansas was one of those destinations. Could be an old racing silks insignia.
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