Origin:
American
Date:
20th century
Period/Style:
Folk Art
Maker:
Unidentified
Materials:
Hand-stitched cotton textiles
Form:
Yo-yo quilt or coverlet
Description:
A large American multicolor yo-yo quilt or coverlet assembled from hundreds of gathered circular cotton rosettes in varied printed fabrics. The rosettes are joined in a cream lattice and finished with a pink textile fringe, creating a highly graphic folk-art surface.
Marks:
No maker's marks observed.
Dimensions:
69 in. H x 81 in. W.
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Overall fair vintage condition with scattered staining and discoloration, loose or separated yo-yos, pulled stitches, fraying, small losses, and general textile wear. The fringe has tangles and localized losses. Professional textile cleaning and conservation are recommended.