[CIVIL WAR]. Commemorative crazy quilt featuring political campaign and Civil War reunion ribbons.

76 1/2 x 67 1/2 in. crazy quilt with decorative tassels, ca 1880s, likely made in New York.

Handstitched "1884" on one octagonal-shaped piece of fabric though ribbons date to before and after that date. More than 30 ribbons sewn into the border, commemorating a variety of events including GAR gatherings, political campaigns, and other communty events such as "Memorial Day" observations, and the deaths of notable citizens.

Notable ribbons include a memorial ribbon for Ulysses S. Grant (1885), "Harrison and Morton and Protection to America" political campaign ribbon (1888), "Neptune Hose of Auburn / Welcomes Eureka Hose of Thaca" firefighting ribbon (1884), and a large number of ribbons from New York GAR posts.

Condition of ribbons and quilt generally good.

Property from the Collection of Jonathan Holstein, San Francisco, California

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[CIVIL WAR]. Commemorative crazy quilt featuring political campaign and Civil War reunion ribbons.

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