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Whig Rose Quilt with Swag and Tassel Border.  Photo courtesy of AFAM

Don't miss your this rare opportunity to view a collection of quilt masterpieces from the American Folk Art Museum.  These rarely shows pieces will only be on view through July 8, 2011.

According to guest curator Elizabeth V. Warren "given the rarity of the fabrics used in most of the museum’s historic quilts, the fine workmanship, and the quilts’ well preserved condition, it is clear that they are examples of “best” bedcovers, saved for use on special occasions or when company visited. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when quilts no longer needed to be made for mere warmth, quiltmakers used the art form to express their creativity within the confines of popular decorating trends."  For more information on the American Folk Art Museum click here.