Crib Quilts And Other Small Wonders: Including Complete Patterns And Instructions For Making Your Own Crib Quilts

Crib Quilts And Other Small Wonders: Including Complete Patterns And Instructions For Making Your Own Crib Quilts

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.


Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

A richly detailed guide to the art and history of American crib quilts, Crib Quilts and Other Small Wonders presents these miniature textile treasures as both functional objects and remarkable works of folk art. Authors Thos. K. Woodard and Blanche Greenstein, celebrated antique quilt dealers and authorities on American quilts, chronicle the evolution of crib quilts from the nineteenth century onward, illuminating the craftsmanship and cultural significance woven into each small piece. The tone is warm and authoritative, appealing equally to collectors, historians, and hands-on crafters. Beyond its historical survey, the volume instructs readers with complete patterns and step-by-step directions for recreating classic crib quilt designs, making it an indispensable practical resource. Whether approached as a collector's reference or a maker's manual, this celebrated work illustrates why these diminutive quilts have captivated enthusiasts for generations.

Author: Thos. K. Woodard & Blanche Greenstein
Format: Paperback

Genre: Antiques & collectibles

Description


Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

A richly detailed guide to the art and history of American crib quilts, Crib Quilts and Other Small Wonders presents these miniature textile treasures as both functional objects and remarkable works of folk art. Authors Thos. K. Woodard and Blanche Greenstein, celebrated antique quilt dealers and authorities on American quilts, chronicle the evolution of crib quilts from the nineteenth century onward, illuminating the craftsmanship and cultural significance woven into each small piece. The tone is warm and authoritative, appealing equally to collectors, historians, and hands-on crafters. Beyond its historical survey, the volume instructs readers with complete patterns and step-by-step directions for recreating classic crib quilt designs, making it an indispensable practical resource. Whether approached as a collector's reference or a maker's manual, this celebrated work illustrates why these diminutive quilts have captivated enthusiasts for generations.