Baum’s ‘Patchwork Girl’ and the Victorian Crazy Quilt: From Parlor Art to Steampunk Style

Come explore how Baum’s ‘The Patchwork Girl’ reflects the visual and cultural world of the Victorian crazy quilt, from its luxurious materials and ornate embroidery to its role as a status and cultural display object, personal archive, and symbol of feminine artistry and freedom. It also traces how crazy quilt aesthetics survived into modern fashion, fiber art, and Steampunk costuming.