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Metadata
Collection |
Schafer, Mary |
Object Name |
Catalog |
Title |
The Mary Schafer Quilt Collection |
Author |
Marston, Gwen |
Published Date |
1980 |
Summary |
The Schafer collection is of museum quality having great historical significance. Her love affair with quilts has resulted in a major representative collection, which is accompanied by a wealth of knowledge as to its contents. She is not only a nationally known collector, but also a master craftsman. her own quilts are completely made by hand and are always within the traditional realm, demonstrating the skillful needlework which American women of the 18th and 19th century prided themselves in. |
Physical Description |
Paper back, 8" x 8', 20 pages |
People |
Schafer, Mary |
Source |
Collections Room |
Object ID |
2013.FIC.100 |