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Cargando... Amish Quilts of Lancaster Countypor Patricia T. Herr
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Inscríbete en LibraryThing para averiguar si este libro te gustará. Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. This book illustrates the Lancaster Amish quilts that were once in the Esprit collection. Color illustrations include a full view of each quilt, plus details of the binding and back. The narrative discusses Amish quiltmaking customs, the significance of each pattern, characteristics of Lancaster County Amish quilts, and the evolution in the types of fabrics used in the Amish community. ( ) sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
A new and refreshing look at the role decorative arts play in the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Amish home is revealed in this book. An encyclopedic collection of colorful, expected, and unanticipated objects associated with Amish culture are showcased in 328 color photographs distributed throughout an insightful and informative text. Author Trish Herr explores the development and use of the arts, design and style within the Amish home. Furniture, quilts, rugs, samplers, boxes, glass, china and toys made by the Amish for themselves are featured.Dr. Donald B. Kraybill, respected author and authority on Anabaptist settlements in the United States, introduces the subject with a concise history and interpretation of the present day Lancaster County Amish culture.Patricia T. Herr is an historian of antique textiles and a veterinary doctor living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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