Quilts of Cumberland County (Hardcover)

View 170 quilts that were in homes and collections in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and learn about the county's role as a crossroads in our nation's history. Documented by members of the Letort Quilters, specimens from the 1700s through 1970 are showcased in beautiful detail, inviting the reader to learn more about these treasures. Their information is housed at the Cumberland County Historical Society. The curated collection highlights some of the features that make quilts of such lasting interest, and basic information about them provides an overview of quilting over the past several hundred years. It also serves as a reminder of the value of preserving this part of our heritage through simple practices such as labeling a quilt and storing it properly. It will inspire readers to take a new interest in quilts and leave them with basic skills for finding, appreciating, and caring for vintage quilts.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2016
Authors:	Documentation Project Letort Quilters
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-5109-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Textile arts > Tapestries & hangings Promotions
LSN:	0-7643-5109-5
Barcode:	9780764351099

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