Historical quilts at the Brooklyn Museum of Art
Last chance to see “Workt by Hand”: Hidden Labor and Historical Quilts”, on show in the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum of Art till 15 September 2013. The exhibition examines the impact of feminist scholarship on the ways historical quilts have been viewed, contextualised, and interpreted.
Spanning two centuries, thirty-five American and European quilts sourced from the decorative arts collection are showcased in the Museum. The most iconic quilt designs and techniques are featured including the “Garden Basket” style and “Double Wedding Band” designs. Issues are also raised in regards to the craft and handmade nature of quilting practises, such as anonymity which has affected the interpretation and reception of quilts.
“Workt by Hand”: Hidden Labor and Historical Quilts is organized by Catherine Morris, Curator of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Brooklyn Museum.
Amish Bars Quilt, circa 1890, Pennsylvania. Cotton, wool, 83 x 82 in. (210.8 x 208.3 cm)
Elizabeth Welsh. Medallion Quilt, circa 1830. Cotton
110 1/2 x 109 in. (280.7 x 267.8 cm)
Mary A. Stinson (American). Crazy Quilt, circa 1880. Silk
81 1/4 x 81 5/8 in. (206.4 x 207.3 cm)
Pictorial Quilt, circa 1795. Linen, multicolored thread, 91 x 103 1:4 in. (231.1 x 262.3 cm)
Pictorial Quilt, circa 1840. Cotton, cotton thread, 67 3:4 x 85 1:2 in. (172.1 x 217.2 cm)
Star of Bethlehem Quilt, circa 1830. Cotton, 95 x 95 1:2 in. (241.3 x 242.6 cm)
Victoria Royall Broadhead (American).Tumbling Blocks Quilt, circa 1865–70. Silk, velvet, wood, 64 x 68 in. (162.6 x 72.7 cm)
Whole-Cloth Quilt, circa 1830s. Cotton toile, 70 x 85 in. (177.8 x 215.9 cm)
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