Lone Stars: A Legacy of Texas Quilts, 1836-1936

Lone Stars: A Legacy of Texas Quilts, 1836-1936. Published by University of Texas Press, Austin, TX, 1986. 1st Paperback Edition 2nd Printing. Paperback. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Good. Gift dedication in ink inside front cover. Water mark and warping outside edge, all pages separated and in very good condition. 156 Pgs. ISBN 0292746490. LCCN 85-31589. By Karoline Patterson Bresenhan and Nancy O'Bryant Puentes. Foreword by Jonathan Holstein. Photos show the full quilts, details, and, in some cases, their makers. The text describes the characteristic of each quilt: physical description, Sizes, fabrics, colors, pattern name, quality of workmanship, artistic merit, and overall design concept. Placing the quilt in perspective, the authors also relate the family histories, stories told about the quilt and its maker or owners. They look at quilting in Texas and its relation to the tradition of quilting practiced in other regions. Description text copyright 2017 BooksForComfort. Item ID 32069.