Quilt Collecton from Minnesota Historical Society

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Quilt Collecton from Minnesota Historical Society
By Cynthia Kirkeby
Jun 4, 2006, 09:15 PST

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Applique quilt with the reclining image of the Statue of Liberty at center. A reclining Liberty holds her torch upright and the words "Freedom to Dream to be me" flow from the flame. Appliqued in script letters. Liberty figure is pieced and appliqued. Signed at lower right corner in running stitch, "Carol Wagner". - Minnesota Historical Society

Quilts have emerged through the past centuries as a unique artform, and during the past hundred years it has evolved into a fine art. Explore the quilts of Minnesota through this excellent collection from the Minnesota Historical Society. (Don't let the sign in page throw you off. If you don't live in the area, simply click on the GUEST button at the bottom of the page to access the collection.)

Here is a description of the collection from the Minnesota Historical Society:

" Intricate stitching, precise piecing, bold colors and pleasing patterns are all elements found in quilts made between the end of the 18th century and the end of the 20th century. These elements are present in the quilts of the Minnesota Historical Society's collection documenting Minnesota's strong textile traditions from its early statehood days to the present. Over 200 quilts made and used in Minnesota or brought to the area by early settlers comprise this ever growing collection.

The objects from the Quilts Collection represent a sample of the broad spectrum of items that will be available and are now accessible through the library catalog. Each description contains a link to an image of the object."

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