Historical October 1985 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
For one week only, October 15-20, forty-two heritage quilts made in Missouri before 1900 will be on exhibit in the Missouri Historical Society’s Lionberger Gallery in the Jefferson Memorial Building in Forest Park.
These outstanding examples of artistry trace the early history of quilt-making in the state and demonstrate Missouri’s legacy of quilts as unique pieces of American folk art.
The show may be seen during museum hours, Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
The St. Louis showing is being funded by The Pasta House Company and there is no admission charge.
The privately-owned quilts were selected by Bettina Havig, a noted quilt historian, author and quiltmaker from Columbia, Mo., for the Missouri Heritage Quilt Project.
Each is documented either by a signature and date on the quilt or from the accounting of family members. “One of the most striking characteristics of the Heritage collection is the elaborate quilting on many of them, often utilizing stippling and stuffed work to emphasize intricate and inventive designs.
Most of the quilts are in excellent condition even though they are well over 100 years old,” according to Quilters Newsletter. Also in town at this time will be the Third Annual Timble and Thread Quilt Show at the Missouri Botanical Garden, October 10-27.
And The Continuous Thread Quilt Show at the University City Public Library, October 4-30, held by the Historical Society of University City.
Original photograph caption
Catherine Novinger Reese, Kirksville, is the owner of this “Lily” pattern quilt from the touring Missouri Heritage Quilt Project. Its maker, Louisa Snyder Novinger, born in 1852, and her parents were members of the Nineveh communal colony, part of the Bethel colonies. The quilt’s age is documented at 115 years. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1985, page 7. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1985.
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