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History Examining quilting at the turn of the last century is a study of contrasts.
The 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition had been a big event in Victorian society. One of the most popular exhibits was the Japanese Pavilion with its fascinating crazed ceramics and asymmetrical art. Women were eager to incorporate this new look into their quilts and with the help of popular women's magazines the making of Crazy Quilts became quite the rage. This enthusiasm over Crazy Quilts continued through the turn of the century then faded out by 1910. They were fitting showpieces for the lavish interior decoration of the day.