9780300207361-0300207360-Four Centuries of Quilts: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation)

Four Centuries of Quilts: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation)

ISBN-13: 9780300207361
ISBN-10: 0300207360
Edition: Illustrated
Author: Linda Baumgarten, Kimberly Smith Ivey
Publication date: 2014
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Hardcover 356 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780300207361
ISBN-10: 0300207360
Edition: Illustrated
Author: Linda Baumgarten, Kimberly Smith Ivey
Publication date: 2014
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Hardcover 356 pages

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Four Centuries of Quilts: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) (ISBN-13: 9780300207361 and ISBN-10: 0300207360), written by authors Linda Baumgarten, Kimberly Smith Ivey, was published by Yale University Press in 2014. With an overall rating of 3.5 stars, it's a notable title among other Textile & Costume (Decorative Arts & Design, Historical Study & Educational Resources) books. You can easily purchase or rent Four Centuries of Quilts: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Textile & Costume books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $9.32.

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An exquisite and authoritative look at four centuries of quilts and quilting from around the world

Quilts are among the most utilitarian of art objects, yet the best among them possess a formal beauty that rivals anything made on canvas. This landmark book, drawn from the world-renowned collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, highlights the splendor and craft of quilts with more than 300 superb color images and details. Fascinating essays by two noted scholars trace the evolution of quilting styles and trends as they relate to the social, political, and economic issues of their time.

The collection includes quilts made by diverse religious and cultural groups over 400 years and across continents, from the Mediterranean, England, France, America, and Polynesia. The earliest quilts were made in India and the Mediterranean for export to the west and date to the late 16th century. Examples from 18th- to 20th-century America, many made by Amish and African-American quilters, reflect the multicultural nature of American society and include boldly colored and patterned worsteds and brilliant pieced and appliquéd works of art.

Grand in scope and handsomely produced, Four Centuries of Quilts: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection is sure to be one of the most useful and beloved references on quilts and quilting for years to come.
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