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Monsters, Dragons, and Flies

Monsters, Dragons, and Flies
Monsters, Dragons, and Flies
Monsters, Dragons, and Flies

Monsters, Dragons, and Flies

Date1982
MediumFabric, thread, embellishments; appliquéd, hand embroidered, quilted
Dimensions68 x 57 in. (172.7 x 144.8 cm)
Classifications(not assigned)
Credit LineGift of Kohler Foundation, Inc.
Terms
    Object number2022.9.66
    DescriptionArt Quilt, Monsters, Dragons and Flies. Patchwork and appliqué. Background of bright multi-colored print and solid fabrics. Appliqued to background are complex, fantasy animals, people, shapes; three raised figures - a monster, a dragonfly, a flower - each of brilliant assorted fabrics colors. Chain embroidery stitching around and on flowers.

    Quilt is further embellished with small photographs, dimensional faces, metallic thread and buttons.

    Back of quilt is folded over edges to form 2 1/2” - 3” borders with nearly folded corners. At front proper left corner embroidered in multi-colored thread: “JJS.83.” At front proper right corner in multicolored thread: “ETS.”

    Back of quilt: Center panel of bright yellow, upper and lower ends of blue, unknown textiles.

    Hand quilted in multi-colored embroidery thread. Unknown batting. Hanging sleeve of white muslin at back top, machine stitched.

    Status
    On view