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Ardis and Robert James were early collectors of contemporary studio quilts. Their collecting and their sincere enthusiasm were of invaluable support to many artists getting a start in a largely unrecognized art medium. Anew exhibiiton features quilts donated to the museum in honor of Mrs. James, recently deceased.Visit the online exhibition.
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This quilt is included in the new exhibition "A Tribute to Ardis James" and is the second piece by Susan Shie in this remarkable memorial collection. Following Mrs. James passing in 2011 numerous contemporary studio artists donated works in her memory, as recognition for the early support of the emerging medium shown by Mr. and Mrs. James.See this quilt and many others in the online exhibition.
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Inscribed quilts emerged in the U.S. in the 1840s during a rapid and dramatic shift in quiltmaking traditions. The tradition of inscribing quilts continued into the twentieth century, though the style of quilts changed with changes in popular taste. The new exhibition "What's In A Name? Inscribed Quilts" includes examples created for a wide variety of reasons.
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Inscribed quilts became special memory devices, creating lasting, tangible records of the makers’ and recipients’ lives and values, commemorating births, weddings and deaths. The exhibition "What's In A Name? Inscribed Quilts" shows quilts with sentimental, political, fundraising and other themes.
The Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00, and Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Docent-guided tours are available free with admission on Tuesday - Friday at 11:00 AM and Saturday at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. In the event of inclement weather please call 402-472-6549 ahead to confirm scheduled events.
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Jean Ray Laury: Getting It All Together
What's In A Name? Inscribed Quilts
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