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Archive: Dec 2013

View of the museum from outside showing the Neoclassical building from one corner. The building is a tan-colored stone with an arched doorway, long vertical windows, and detailed molding around the roof.
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Now open at NMWA: “Workt by Hand”
Posted: December 23, 2013
Category: Archive: Dec 2013
NMWA’s new exhibition, “Workt by Hand”: Hidden Labor and Historical Quilts, is now on view. Interested in learning more?
Vintage quilt in dark reds and greens on a cream background. In the center is a large eight-point Star of Bethlehem surrounded by Victorian floral appliques. The border, edged in dark red fabric, features matching floral garland appliques.