Quilter's Muse Virtual Museum
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Patricia and James Cummings, Concord, NH
The Baltimore Album style of quilting originated in the mid-nineteenth century. Today, we are still learning about this quilt trend, and the women who created these classic quilts.
Baltimore Album Quilts: Timeless Beauties: my original history article posted on this site several years ago.
Additional articles posted in June 2006:
Baltimore Album Quilt Sells for $58,000.- Part I of III.
$58,000 Baltimore Album Quilt: Additional Information and Photos (Part II of III).
$58,000 Baltimore Album Quilt-picture of the whole quilt - Part III.
IN OTHER NEWS:
You may catch a glimpse of other Baltimore Album quilts in other areas of this website.
Uncoverings 2006, a publication of the American Quilt Study Group will reveal new research on quilts made by Jewish women in Baltimore. Previously, it was believed that Methodist and Reform Church members were responsible for these types of early quilts. Please see a link the the group's website on my "Links" page.
Quilter's Newsletter Magazine, June 2006, (pages 44-46) features some recently made quilts inspired by the Baltimore Album style. One made by Jaydee C. Price of Sequim, Washington, is a gift to President George W. Bush, and will be displayed at his future presidential library. "Bluebell" flowers and cowboys boots are among the quilt's unique border features.
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