{"product_id":"commemorative-american-quilts","title":"Commemorative American Quilts","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eJust in time for America’s 2026 semiquincentennial, reveals the significance—especially for women—of commemorative quilt making through 250 years of US history. \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eQuilts were not just lying on beds during America’s history; in fact, they were sewn specifically to celebrate all of the nation’s important birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eQuilt historian Sandra Sider’s book explores the history of commemorative quilt making from the 1876 US Centennial to today, showing how it has acted as a tool for preserving stories, bridging cultural divides, and celebrating important moments both local and national—an easily accessible “scrapbook” in cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIncludes\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoverviews of commemorative quilting as it fits in with many of US history’s key time points,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 photographs showing the history of and striking variations within the quilting art form, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexplanations of how quilt making intersects with sociopolitical eras, such as the civil rights movement and the women’s rights movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  Made by patriotic women early in our country’s history, by today’s most-cutting-edge quilters, and by many other Americans, these quilts help us reinterpret diverse elements of US society, including women’s roles, racial equity, civic pride, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schiffer Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57260432818520,"sku":"9780764371318","price":45.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/commemorative-american-quilts","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}