DSpace Collection: F&M Pennsylvania Folk Art Collection http://hdl.handle.net/10090/721 Pennsylvania Folk Art images from The Phillips Museum of Art, Franklin and Marshall College The Channel Image http://dspace.nitle.org/retrieve/2390 http://hdl.handle.net/10090/721 The Collection's search engine Search the Channel search http://dspace.nitle.org/simple-search Crazy Quilt http://hdl.handle.net/10090/6142 Title: Crazy Quilt <br/> <br/>Authors: Unknown (American) <br/> <br/>Abstract: Classification: Building Furnishing, Bedding, Quilt Materials and Techniques: Appliqu&#233;, Embroidery, silks, taffeta ribbons. Physical Description: Nine blocks. The border is deep pink and yellow-gold satin. There is embroidery over the block seams. The backing fabric is silk pink and gray stripe. There is grid quilting on the pack alone. There is a blanket stitch around the outside border. Exhibition History: Rothman Gallery, Fall 1993, Fall 1996, Spring 1997. Collection or Donor: Robert L. SchaefferFrom the Robert L. Schaeffer Jr. Collection donated to the college in 1987. It is said that Schaeffer, an avid collector of American folk art, often crossed paths with the Duponts. The collection largely represents a narrow geographic region consisting of Pennsylvania German objects and was accumulated over four decades. Schaeffer&#8217;s grandfather served on F&M&#8217;s Board of Trustees. Accession # Q-87-46 <br/> <br/>Description: 65 x 65 inches Sun, 29 Oct 1899 22:58:59 GMT Geburts und Taufschein [Birth and Baptism] of Anna Gerber, dated October 2, 1788 http://hdl.handle.net/10090/923 Title: Geburts und Taufschein [Birth and Baptism] of Anna Gerber, dated October 2, 1788 <br/> <br/>Authors: Anonymous <br/> <br/>Abstract: Handpainted birth and baptismal certificate for Anna Gerber, dated October 2, 1788 in Lancaster County, Leacock Township. Watercolor and ink on laid paper. Item depicts birds and tulips in urns. From the Hostetter Collection. Mon, 29 Oct 1787 22:58:59 GMT Vorschrift [Writing Specimen], Isaiah 24: 11-15 http://hdl.handle.net/10090/922 Title: Vorschrift [Writing Specimen], Isaiah 24: 11-15 <br/> <br/>Authors: Tribel, George <br/> <br/>Abstract: Handpainted writing specimen, dated 1779 in Readingtown. Watercolor and ink on paper. Item contains angel, bird, and tulip motifs. From the estate of Harvey Bassler. Thu, 29 Oct 1778 22:58:59 GMT Vorschrift [Writing Specimen] for Wilhelm Spiero, dated December 21, 1791 http://hdl.handle.net/10090/921 Title: Vorschrift [Writing Specimen] for Wilhelm Spiero, dated December 21, 1791 <br/> <br/>Authors: Eyer, John Frederick <br/> <br/>Abstract: Handpainted writing specimen for Wilhelm Spiero, dated December 21, 1791. Watercolor and ink on paper. From the estate of Harvey Bassler. Fri, 29 Oct 1790 22:58:59 GMT