Clues in the Calico: A Guide to Identifying and Dating Antique Quilts
McLean, Virginia: EPM Publications, Inc, 1989. Softcover. Black & color illustrated wraps, 200 pp., BW & color illustrations. VG (Page edges are only just tanning lightly; otherwise clean.). Item #149717
ISBN: 9780939009275
"Barbara Brackman unveils a much-needed system for dating America's heirloom quilts. ... How does detective Brackman arrive at a time bracket for such a quilt? Primarily by a discriminating study of its fabric, style, color, technique, and pattern. These are the most important characteristics that determine dates. She examines each in separate chapters and includes yet eight more that can offer clues. All clues are listed on a copyrighted work sheet entitled 'Building a Case,' and readers are invited to photocopy and use it. Four samples get you started practicing and help fulfill the author's main purpose. After you've read the book, the next step, she beckons, is to 'begin reading the clues.' You will!" (back cover) A vital and valuable reference, if you are a quilter or quilt collector.
OCLC: 20013653
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