The History of the Patchwork Quilt: Origins, Traditions, and Symbols of the Textile Art

Von Gwinner, Schnuppe

ISBN 10: 0887401368 / ISBN 13: 9780887401367

Published by Atglen, PA, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing, Limited, 1988, 1997

About this Item

Trade paperback, 1st American edition, Fine Minus to Near Fine in pictorial wraps; slight wear to covers and cover edges, small amount of denting to top edge, trace of creasing to bottom corner tips, a nicely illustrated history of patchwork quilts, 4to., 196 pages., 0.0 0.0 0.0.

Seller Inventory # 11067

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of the Patchwork Quilt: Origins, Traditions, and Symbols of the Textile Art
• Publisher: Atglen, PA, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing, Limited, 1988
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0887401368
• ISBN 13: 9780887401367
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition.

About this title

Synopsis

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. Colour and black-and-white photographs show beautiful appliqué 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.