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Quilts by Ljiljana Baird. Celebrates the beauty of antique quilts, with expert commentary on 70 masterworks of color and design gathered from museums and private collections around the world. Depicted in stunning full page, full color photographs, the 70 quilts featured here represent a wide range of styles and traditions, including 18th century quilts made with floral chintz and applique, Civil War era album and commemorative quilts, and boldly patterned Amish and Mennonite quilts. The book describes each quilt's origin, history, pattern, and fabric. Also a historic overview of quiltmaking within American and European textile traditions. (No pattern pieces in this book; strictly a picture/info coffee table type book). 128 page hardcover w/DJ, 12' X 12". DJ has some nips, a tear at bottom of back, slight water damage shows on the inside of cover; inside of book is like new. ISBN 1561384739.