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Clues in the Calico: A Guide to Identifying and Dating Antique Quilts
Clues in the Calico A Guide to Identifying and Dating Antique Quilts Author:Barbara Brackman The system unveiled here for dating heirloom quilts is based upon five characteristics--fabric, style, color, technique, and pattern. In recounting the method's evolution, which involved the examination of 900 date-inscribed specimens, Brackman imparts a colorful history of quilt making.