Quilts in Everyday Life, 1855-1955: A 100-Year Photographic History

by Janet E. Finley

Overview

The history of quilts, their makers, and usage is an important part of our country's heritage presented here in full detail through 330 vintage photographs. Books on quilt history have, to date, included only a few photos of quilts. This in-depth collection, most of which has never been seen before, date from 1855 to 1955. Each vivid image provides commentary on quilting specifics, photography, costume, and American cultural history, especially toward the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Photographic formats and a glossary of quilting terms are included to aid the reader in dating their own vintage photographs. This book is a wonderful resource for all quilters, historians, and photographers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764342165
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	09/30/2012
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	948,469
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Janet E. Finley began quilting in 1964 and, through the years, she has won many awards and appeared in various publications. She lives in Colorado.