The Columbus Museum of Art currently has an exhibit of lovely antique quilts with botanical themes on view through March 11, 2018. I went to this gallery today, and thought you may enjoy seeing a few of these quilts from the 19th and early 20th century.
- Left: Rosebud Wreath, 1865
- Center: Cockscomb Variation with Jester’s Plumes, about 1865-1885
- Right: Cactus Flower Variation, about 1860-1880
- Cockscomb Variation, about 1860-1875
- Hawaiian Quilt, about 1925-1950
- Tree of Life, about 1945-1955
- Album Quilt, about 1850-1865
- Princess Feather Medallion with Urns of Flowers and Stuffed Work, about 1845-1855
- Left: Grapes and Vines, about 1925-1935
- Right: Pink Dogwood with Butterflies, about 1925-1935
2 Comments
Rochelle Summers
December 9, 2017 at 3:31 pmThank you for taking the time to share these photos. They are truly interesting quilts and the complexity of the hand applique is impressive.
Julie Stocker
December 10, 2017 at 6:14 amThanks for sharing. I heard it was a good show, but hadn’t made plans to see it. You may have changed my mind with your pictures. Just beautiful!