Nothing is more emblematic of the joys inherent in the long, lazy days of summer than the sunflower (really a daisy). The stylized version of the sunflower depicted in this well-loved, is still bright with the colors of summer and echoes the influences of the Art Deco movement. Typical of depression-era quilts, the generous use of the distinctive color known as Nile green ties it closely to that economic depression in our history.

Techniques: Machine pieced, hand quilted
Culture: American
Geographic Location: North and Central America, United States
Credit Line: Gift of Anne Szymanski