Tag Archives: textiles

Tools, Textiles, and Water Mills

Posted on October 18, 2018

During the summer between the first and second years of the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture graduate program, fellows disperse to research their various thesis topics. For me, this meant traveling from Virginia to Vermont, to explore the world … Continue reading →

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A “Crazy” Quilt and its Revolutionary (War) History

Posted on June 14, 2017

Winterthur does not always acquire objects in pristine condition, untouched by time. For some objects, the years have not been kind. At some point, they have been purposefully altered, accidentally broken, or their histories forgotten. However, in their new state, … Continue reading →

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