Object Details
maker
Soher, Adele Paturel
Description
Adele Paturel probably made this example of crazy patchwork not only to show her skills in needlework but also to serve as an album of special occasions. Among the many patches with motifs of the era (flowers, animals, spiderwebs, etc.) are several printed silk ribbons commemorating California events and organizations, some dated 1887 and 1888.
Adele Paturel was born in Santiago, Chile, in 1865. She was brought to California as an infant and lived there until her death in 1954. She married Emile Soher (1863-1910) in 1895. He was a member of the Native Sons of the Golden West, and several ribbons included on Adele’s parlor throw are from that organization.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of the Misses Lorraine J. and Norma O. Soher.
date made
1880-1890
ID Number
TE.T16996
accession number
310786
catalog number
T16996
Object Name
quilt
Physical Description
fabric, silk, satin, velvet, plush, ribbon (overall material)
thread, silk, cotton, chenille, metallic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 70 in x 71 in; 177 cm x 181 cm
place made
United States: California, San Francisco
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Quilting
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_556533