The Quilt That Walked to Golden: Women and Quilts in the Mountain West—From the Overland Trail to Contemporary Colorado

Type

Book

Authors

Sandra Dallas

Nanette Simonds

ISBN 10

1933308176

ISBN 13

9781933308173

Tags

History, State & Local, Women in History, Quilts & Quilting, Women's Studies

Description

Drawing its inspiration from letters, journals, and—most importantly—quilts, this engaging account chronicles the history of the women who settled the town of Golden, Colorado, over the course of two centuries. Laced with true stories drawn from American quilting history, the narrative follows the transformation of the shanty mining village into a thriving community, moving through the Depression and up to the present day. Throughout the decades, the art of quilting provides a window into the lives of these women, their successes, and their sorrows. With more than 70 photographs and four vintage quilt patterns, this unique saga is a treasure for historians and quilters alike. - from Amzon

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