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Victorian Crazy Quilt

Joyce Franke hopes to recover a twin-size Victorian Crazy Quilt which was made by Jane Charlotte Potts Van Avery. The hand-embroidered quilt used a variety of velvets and brocades. It has the maker's name on it along with Joyce's mother's name, Osie Van Avery. The quilt was begun by Jane in 1892 and finished in 1932 by Osie. The names and dates are embroidered at the head of the bed.

This quilt was last seen in 1980 in Omaha, Nebraska. By that time, Joyce's mother was elderly and legally blind. It is believed that one of the helpers stole the quilt. Joyce would like to recover this as a family heirloom.

If you find this quilt, please contact Joyce at [email protected].

Posted October 31, 2005.