Drunkard’s Path Variation
- Cottons
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81 x 79 in
(205.74 x 200.66 cm)
- Unknown Artist
The "Drunkard's Path" quilt was named for its characteristic zig-zag pattern. The zig-zag appears to resemble the path of a drunkard stumbling home. While many variations of this quilt pattern exist, this particular quilt has a unique border and tri-color design. The contrast of the thick brown border framing the red and tan pattern creates a lovely tension of energetic lethargy. The drunkard's path design is often features only two colors, however this particular quilt features three colors that harmonize together in a unique way.
Techniques: hand and machine pieced, hand quilted
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Credit Line: Gift of Bruce Berman and Lea Russo
- Subject Matter: American Victorian Era
- Created: 1880
- Inventory Number: 2016.500.008