past exhibition

 

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Amish Quilts: Kaleidoscopes of Color from the Collection of Faith & Stephen Brown

 

March 19, 2005–June 19, 2005

 

The Amish call themselves “plain people.” Yet, some of the utilitarian objects they produce are as colorful and striking as modern art. This contradiction was illustrated in this exhibition of quilts made between 1880 and 1940.

 

 

    

 

Funding for this exhibition was provided by the John G. Duncan Trust, the Fine Arts Foundation, Holme Roberts and Owen LLP, and the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.