Pyrotechnic Star Quilt, mid-19th century.
Attributed to Emma Jane Perry Proctor, Fair Haven, Vermont.
Courtesy of the Shelburne Museum.
The Art of the Needle: Masterpiece Quilts from the Shelburne Museum
May 26 through September 9, 2007
"The Art of the Needle: Masterpiece Quilts from the Shelburne Museum" is an an exquisite exhibition drawn from one of the richest and most diverse quilt collections in the country. It will feature forty antique quilts, most gathered by pioneering collector and founder of the Shelburne Museum, Electra Havemeyer Webb. In 1954 she offered the public the first museum gallery devoted to quilts and textiles. Wholecloth, pieced and appliquéd examples from New England and other parts of the United States will be on display. The exhibition is a special opportunity to see and enjoy quilts and textiles from a collection internationally known for its exceptional depth, range and quality.
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