
The History of the Patchwork Quilt
Schnuppe von Gwinner(Author)
Schiffer Craft (Publisher)
Published on 10. March 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
196 pages
978-0-88740-136-7 (ISBN)
Description
The origins, traditions, and symbolism of patchwork in clothing and quilts are explored from multi national examples over the past 500 years. This classic book now in its first English edition traces quilts across Europe and Asia and through the growing textile industry of North America. Color and black-and-white photographs show beautiful applique and Amish quilts as well as crazy-quilts, bridal and friendship quilts, and more. Examples represent historical and contemporary prize-winning designs.
The author provides an extensive bibliography in hopes that it will foster more extensive research into the interesting background of patchwork art.
Quilt collectors, dealers, and makers, as well as textile artists and designers will find interesting explanations of the designs. They will also find inspiration for their own work in this beautiful book.
The author provides an extensive bibliography in hopes that it will foster more extensive research into the interesting background of patchwork art.
Quilt collectors, dealers, and makers, as well as textile artists and designers will find interesting explanations of the designs. They will also find inspiration for their own work in this beautiful book.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
115 photos
Dimensions
Height: 269 mm
Width: 200 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
847 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88740-136-7 (9780887401367)
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Schweitzer Classification