One of the most intriguing cultural artifacts of our nation's past was made by young girls the embroidery sampler. In "Ohio Is My Dwelling Place," American decorative arts expert Sue Studebaker documents the samplers created in Ohio prior to 1850, the girls who made them, their families, and the teachers who taught them to stitch. In this lavishly illustrated book, these now highly prized works are coupled with the stories behind their creations and the circumstances under which they were sewn. "Ohio Is My Dwelling Place" also includes an extensive chart of known pioneer teachers and...
One of the most intriguing cultural artifacts of our nation's past was made by young girls the embroidery sampler. In "Ohio Is My Dwelling Place," Ame...
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...
An exquisite and authoritative look at four centuries of quilts and quilting from around the world
