Classic Quilts from The American Museum in Britain
Each entry features photographs of the full quilt, as well as detail shots of interesting design elements (such as signatures, quilting designs, and backing fabrics). The accompanying text describes how each quilt was made (including measurements of border, blocks, etc.) as well as putting the design in its historical context. Quilts featured include pieces sewn by slaved seamstresses, a Baltimore Album quilt over ten feet square and boldly patterned Hawaiian and Amish examples.
£19.95
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Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon
This glossy brochure is full of images of Marilyn and her costumes and personal memorabilia from the David Gainsborough-Roberts collection.
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Folk Art from The American Museum in Britain
The scope of the American Museum’s folk art collection ranges from the late eighteenth to early twentieth centuries.
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Director’s Choice
A series of short essays written by the Museum’s Director, Dr. Richard Wendorf, in which he offers his personal perspective on selected items within the Museum’s wide-ranging collections.
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Fab@50!
A special bumper edition of our journal America in Britain that showcases 50 treasures from the American Museum's permanent collection.
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End of Year Show: FdA Fashion and Textiles Design Skills, Bath Spa University
End of Year Show: FdA Fashion and Textiles Design Skills, Bath Spa University
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