Amish Quilts: Crafting an American Icon

by Janneken Smucker

Book Overview

The definitive study on the history, meaning, art, and commerce of Amish quilts.

Second Place Winner of the Design and Effectiveness Award of the Washington Publishers

Quilts have become a cherished symbol of Amish craftsmanship and the beauty of the simple life. Country stores in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and other tourist regions display row after row of handcrafted quilts. In luxury homes, office buildings, and museums,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421423995
• ISBN13: 9781421423999
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher