Massachusetts Quilts

Dates: 7/17/2009 to 9/20/2009

Description: Massachusetts Quilts: Our Common Wealth-Quilts from the Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project

Since its establishment in 1994, the Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project (MassQuilts) has documented over 6,000 quilts originating or currently owned in this state. This summer, many historically significant or esthetically compelling quilts documented by the MassQuilts will be on display at the New England Quilt Museum in an exhibit entitled, "Massachusetts Quilts: Our Common Wealth". The exhibit runs from July 17 through September 20, 2009. Guest curated by noted quilt historian and lecturer Vivien Lee Sayre, the exhibition will bring together not only quilts, but also historic photographs and memorabilia to tell many of the compelling stories of the state's social history.

This groundbreaking exhibition will bring together quilts from all across Massachusetts, truly representing the fascinating history of this unique American art form, as seen through the lens of Massachusetts history.

The opening reception for the exhibit is to be held Friday, July 17, 2009 from 5 to 7 pm, and will feature a book signing by several of the companion book's authors.

Location: Lowell

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