The Poster Book of Quilts / Signed
Presenting 30 quilts in a poster book format, each quilt boasts intricate details for thorough examination—stenciling, chintz cutouts, elaborate embroidery, even pen-and-ink inscriptions. Beyond their artistic charm, these quilts narrate an array of stories, ranging from American Indian hunts to Victorian courtship. The cast of characters includes patriots, biblical figures, and even comic-strip heroes. Notably, these quilts span nearly two centuries, encompassing contemporary works like the 1977 John Paul Jones quilt (plate 19), underscoring quilting's ongoing relevance. In fact, quilting's current surge of interest hasn't been this strong since the quilt revivals of the 1920s and 1930s, highlighting its contemporary allure.
Presenting 30 quilts in a poster book format, each quilt boasts intricate details for thorough examination—stenciling, chintz cutouts, elaborate embroidery, even pen-and-ink inscriptions. Beyond their artistic charm, these quilts narrate an array of stories, ranging from American Indian hunts to Victorian courtship. The cast of characters includes patriots, biblical figures, and even comic-strip heroes. Notably, these quilts span nearly two centuries, encompassing contemporary works like the 1977 John Paul Jones quilt (plate 19), underscoring quilting's ongoing relevance. In fact, quilting's current surge of interest hasn't been this strong since the quilt revivals of the 1920s and 1930s, highlighting its contemporary allure.
Presenting 30 quilts in a poster book format, each quilt boasts intricate details for thorough examination—stenciling, chintz cutouts, elaborate embroidery, even pen-and-ink inscriptions. Beyond their artistic charm, these quilts narrate an array of stories, ranging from American Indian hunts to Victorian courtship. The cast of characters includes patriots, biblical figures, and even comic-strip heroes. Notably, these quilts span nearly two centuries, encompassing contemporary works like the 1977 John Paul Jones quilt (plate 19), underscoring quilting's ongoing relevance. In fact, quilting's current surge of interest hasn't been this strong since the quilt revivals of the 1920s and 1930s, highlighting its contemporary allure.
Authors: Thos. K. Woodard & Blanche Greenstein
Publisher: E. P. Dutton, Inc,
Format: Softcover
Condition: Used / Signed by Woodard & Greenstein
