Patricia T. Herr
Author of Amish Quilts of Lancaster County
About the Author
Image credit: Patricia T. Herr on the right
Works by Patricia T. Herr
A Quiet Spirit: Amish Quilts from the Collection of Cindy Tietze and Stuart Hodosh (1996) — Author — 40 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 1936-11-25
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
- Occupations
- dealer in Southeastern Pennsylvania decorative arts
historian of antique textiles
veterinarian
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Quilting Traditions: Pieces from the Past by Patricia T. Herr
Careful research and beautiful photographs connected to stories of real people make this a treasure for anyone who values the history of American quilts and a peek into the lives of those who made them..
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.
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- 7
- Members
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- Popularity
- #124,899
- Rating
- 5.0
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