Maine Quilts: 250 Years of Comfort and Community

Description

Author: LaBar, Laureen

Brand: Globe Pequot Press

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 256

Release Date: 01-05-2021

Part Number: RKC2008587333

Details: Quilting has a rich history in Maine and America and its popularity has surged in recent years as people return to traditional handcrafts. The history of quilting in Maine is a story of community and Maine State Museum curator Laurie LaBar coaxes stories out of objects and uses those stories to enlighten, entertain, and bring new voices to Maine history.

The first book of its kind, Maine Quilts 250 Years ofComfort and Community is the accompanying volume to a major two-year exhibit at the Maine State Museum. Stories abound, and lesser known aspects of the state’s history are brought to light, but the star attractions are the quilts themselves. Ranging from surviving Colonial era quilts to present day creations, more than 150 are presented in full color.

EAN: 9781608937301

Package Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.9 x 0.9 inches

Languages: English

Maine Quilts: 250 Years of Comfort and Community

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    Description

    Author: LaBar, Laureen

    Brand: Globe Pequot Press

    Binding: hardcover

    Number Of Pages: 256

    Release Date: 01-05-2021

    Part Number: RKC2008587333

    Details: Quilting has a rich history in Maine and America and its popularity has surged in recent years as people return to traditional handcrafts. The history of quilting in Maine is a story of community and Maine State Museum curator Laurie LaBar coaxes stories out of objects and uses those stories to enlighten, entertain, and bring new voices to Maine history.

    The first book of its kind, Maine Quilts 250 Years ofComfort and Community is the accompanying volume to a major two-year exhibit at the Maine State Museum. Stories abound, and lesser known aspects of the state’s history are brought to light, but the star attractions are the quilts themselves. Ranging from surviving Colonial era quilts to present day creations, more than 150 are presented in full color.

    EAN: 9781608937301

    Package Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.9 x 0.9 inches

    Languages: English

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