17 April 2007
covered in quilts
rare quilts on show at Forge Mill
A unique and fascinating collection of rare British and American vintage quilts are currently on display at Forge Mill Needle Museum, Redditch.
The exhibition includes examples from the 1800s to Victorian times and American quilts from the 1830s to the Civil War period and beyond. It shows many varieties of quilts and quilting techniques and shares some of the unusual stories and histories behind the making of them, including an Edwardian 'convalescent' quilt made by men.
Jo-Anne Gloger, Keeper of Collections at Forge Mill, said:
This exhibition is a real treat for anybody who has an interest in quilts.
The exhibition runs until Sunday, May 27th. For more details, call Forge Mill Needle Museum on (01527) 62509. Museum information and opening times are on the Forge Mill web site
