Patricia T. Herr
Author of Quilting Traditions: Pieces from the Past
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 — 45 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 1936-11-25
- Gender
- female
- Occupations
- art dealer (dealer in Southeastern Pennsylvania decorative arts)
antique textiles historian
veterinarian - Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- Pennsylvania, USA
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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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- Works
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- Members
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- Popularity
- #114,254
- Rating
- 5.0
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- ISBNs
- 7