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Product Identifiers
PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100764324659
ISBN-139780764324659
eBay Product ID (ePID)57147142
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicAntiques & Collectibles, History, Crafts & Hobbies, Quilts & Quilting, Textiles & Costume, United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775)
AuthorVirginia Consortium of Quilters' Documentation Project
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Length11 In.
Item Height0.6 In.
Item Width8.5 In.
Item Weight32.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN2006-011294
Book TitleQuilts of Virginia 1607-1899 : The Birth of America Through the Eye of a Needle
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal746.46/09754
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisA historical exploration of Virginia's quilting heritage, featuring over 270 quilts from 1607 to 1899. Quilts of Virginia 1607-1899: The Birth of America Through the Eye of a Needle offers a fascinating visual journey through Virginia's rich quilting history, showcased in over 430 color and vintage photographs. From 17th-century quilted armor to 19th-century crazy quilts, this book highlights quilts made by both enslaved people and freed women, including works by U.S. First Ladies. The Virginia-born U.S. presidents are represented, with quilting from George Washington's great-great-grandmother to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. The book is based on the Virginia Consortium of Quilters' Documentation Project, which studied more than 3,000 quilts across the state. With an emphasis on Virginia's contribution to quilting history, this book is both an important scholarly resource and an inspiring treasure for quilters today. Key Features: Historical Overview: Presents the story of Virginia's quilting from the 1600s through the 1800s. Rich Photographic Collection: Features over 270 historic quilts and ephemera in more than 430 photographs. Personal & Political Connections: Includes work from notable figures such as George Washington's great-great-grandmother and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Diverse Contributions: Highlights the quilts of both enslaved people and freed women, as well as presidential family quilts. Scholarly Study: Based on the comprehensive study of over 3,000 quilts statewide by the Virginia Consortium of Quilters' Documentation Project. This book is an invaluable resource for quilting enthusiasts, historians, and anyone with an interest in American heritage and culture., This new book anticipates Virginia's 400th anniversary in 2007 by presenting over 270 beautiful historic quilts and ephemera in over 430 color and vintage photographs. From quilted armor of the 17th century to crazy quilts of the 19th century, these personal family and museum treasures include homespun work of slaves and fancy work of freed women and First Ladies. The eight Virginia-born U.S. presidents are each represented here, with work from George Washington's great great grandmother to quilting by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. The contents derive from the study of more than 3,000 quilts statewide that were meticulously examined by the Virginia Consortium of Quilters' Documentation Project. This book is an important contribution to quilting history and Virginia heritage, and will be inspirational today for enthusiastic sewers everywhere., A historical exploration of Virginia's quilting heritage, featuring over 270 quilts from 1607 to 1899.
Publication Year2006
Dewey Edition22
FormatTrade Paperback
LC Classification NumberNK9112.Q585 2006
Number of Pages160 pages
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- 29 Jan, 2020
great book
a must ;have book for the quilt loverVerified purchase: Yes
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