1885-86 Crazy Redwork Splasher: Are You Crazy?
This crazy out-line embroidery splasher was made in 1885-6, by two stitchers, AEM and AET (1886). It was purchased from an estate sale in
Virginia, possibly from the Alexandria area.
Below are the sources of the motifs that I have been able to identify that were used in this piece.
Below are the sources of the motifs that I have been able to identify that were used in this piece.
Are You Crazy? Don’t Splash
The central motif “Are You Crazy?” is
found in The Delineator magazine, Volume 24, No. 3 (1884, September) on page
218. It is a series of three outline
designs for decorating a Fancy
Work Apron.
[A]
Date And Makers
The cross stitch initials A.E.M. look as though they could have been fashioned using the Alphabets for Marking found in Peterson’s Magazine, Volume 70, No. 2, August 1876, page 145. [B]
Kate Greenaway Girl and Little Dog
There were several sources during that time period where these motifs could be found: Jenny June’s 1884 Manual of Fancy Work; Godey’s Ladies Book, Volume 108, January 1884, page 28. [C]
Peterson's magazine. v.71-72 1877
In the July 1877, No. 1 issue both Butterfly Side-A and Side-B are found on page 22. The August 1877 No. 2 issue had both the Figure in Applique (man carrying the baskets) on page 94 and on page 146 the image used to inspire the goose. [D]
The Cat is from the 1885 booklet Instructions in Fancy Work, by J.F. Ingalls. The Calla Lily is also here. [E]
1886 J.F. Ingalls Catalogue
Rooster on Basket & Cat Looking in Barrel are from the came page of the 1886 J.F. Ingalls Catalogue. Also from this publication: Calla Lily; Horseshoe w/whip; Spider and Web; Moon Man (illustrated with an owl perched on the moon in the catalog) [F]
Wait for Me Girls
Jenny June’s 1886 Manual Of Fancy Work and in Eva Niles book, Fancy Work Recreations (1884). [G]
Owl Reading a Book motif was a popular design. There are several sources with similar images. From Godey’s Ladies Book, 1884, Volume 109, October (Colored Design in Front of Book), and in Ingalls 1886 Catalog. [H]
Oak Leaf and Acorns is from Godey’s Lady’s Book and Magazine, Vol 75, July 1867, page 74. [I]
The Fish and the Leaf Sprig were both found in Godey’s Lady’s Book and Magazine, Vol 63, 1861, pages 434 and 435. [J]
The two floral patterns were found in Florence Hartley’s 1859 The Ladies’ Hand Book of Fancy and Ornamental Work… Flouncing design on page 123 and Honiton Lace in page 147. The larger motif (Honiton Lace Sprig was first found in Arthur’s Illustrated Home Magazine, Vol 13-14, January 1859. [K]
Several of the other motifs were commonly depicted in illustrations for stories and ads published during the time this piece was being made and are found on many other embroidered items made in the same time period. However, an exact source has not yet be identified.
With all the ‘borrowing’ and ‘recycling’ of images publishers did during the 1800s, the sources I identified above are ‘likely’ sources used, but are by no means the only. If anyone finds a new source, please let me know.
I am in the process of re-creating this piece to enter into the Quilter's Consortium of New York State, Still Crazy After All These Years 2019 Quilt Challenge.
Date And Makers
The cross stitch initials A.E.M. look as though they could have been fashioned using the Alphabets for Marking found in Peterson’s Magazine, Volume 70, No. 2, August 1876, page 145. [B]
Kate Greenaway Girl and Little Dog
There were several sources during that time period where these motifs could be found: Jenny June’s 1884 Manual of Fancy Work; Godey’s Ladies Book, Volume 108, January 1884, page 28. [C]
Peterson's magazine. v.71-72 1877
In the July 1877, No. 1 issue both Butterfly Side-A and Side-B are found on page 22. The August 1877 No. 2 issue had both the Figure in Applique (man carrying the baskets) on page 94 and on page 146 the image used to inspire the goose. [D]
The Cat is from the 1885 booklet Instructions in Fancy Work, by J.F. Ingalls. The Calla Lily is also here. [E]
1886 J.F. Ingalls Catalogue
Rooster on Basket & Cat Looking in Barrel are from the came page of the 1886 J.F. Ingalls Catalogue. Also from this publication: Calla Lily; Horseshoe w/whip; Spider and Web; Moon Man (illustrated with an owl perched on the moon in the catalog) [F]
Wait for Me Girls
Jenny June’s 1886 Manual Of Fancy Work and in Eva Niles book, Fancy Work Recreations (1884). [G]
Owl Reading a Book motif was a popular design. There are several sources with similar images. From Godey’s Ladies Book, 1884, Volume 109, October (Colored Design in Front of Book), and in Ingalls 1886 Catalog. [H]
Oak Leaf and Acorns is from Godey’s Lady’s Book and Magazine, Vol 75, July 1867, page 74. [I]
The Fish and the Leaf Sprig were both found in Godey’s Lady’s Book and Magazine, Vol 63, 1861, pages 434 and 435. [J]
The two floral patterns were found in Florence Hartley’s 1859 The Ladies’ Hand Book of Fancy and Ornamental Work… Flouncing design on page 123 and Honiton Lace in page 147. The larger motif (Honiton Lace Sprig was first found in Arthur’s Illustrated Home Magazine, Vol 13-14, January 1859. [K]
Several of the other motifs were commonly depicted in illustrations for stories and ads published during the time this piece was being made and are found on many other embroidered items made in the same time period. However, an exact source has not yet be identified.
With all the ‘borrowing’ and ‘recycling’ of images publishers did during the 1800s, the sources I identified above are ‘likely’ sources used, but are by no means the only. If anyone finds a new source, please let me know.
I am in the process of re-creating this piece to enter into the Quilter's Consortium of New York State, Still Crazy After All These Years 2019 Quilt Challenge.
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