Representations of historical eagle motifs from the 1700s to today
from across the United States are presented by contemporary
quilters. In engaging text and 117 crisp color photos, the story is
told of the American bald eagle, as the symbol of the United
States, through 28 quilted wall hangings. These capture the spirit
and times of each decade from the Revolutionary War to the first
decade of the twenty-first century. The American bald eagle is by
far the most common and prevailing patriotic icon found in American
culture and, like furniture makers, wood carvers, and potters,
quilt makers quickly appropriated it. Among the quilted eagle
motifs displayed and discussed are the new nation's symbol of 1770
to 1779, Civil War eagles, a Pearl Harbor eagle motif, a
commemoration of the Kennedy assassination, and a September 11,
2001, commemoration. This book is unique in its exploration of the
great bird's use in quilts.
General
Imprint: |
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2014 |
First published: |
April 2014 |
Authors: |
Susan E Wildemuth
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Dimensions: |
279 x 216 x 7mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
80 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7643-4527-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Health, Home & Family >
Handicrafts >
General
|
LSN: |
0-7643-4527-3 |
Barcode: |
9780764345272 |
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