1 edition of Quilt close-up : five southern views, a study of regionalism in quiltmaking. found in the catalog.
Quilt close-up : five southern views, a study of regionalism in quiltmaking.
Published
1983
by Hunter Museum of Art in Chattanooga, Tenn
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Written in English
Edition Notes
Exhibitions were held at the Hunter Museum of Art, Chattanooga, Tenn., Mar. 6-May 1, 1983 and at the Folk Art Center of the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild, Ashville, N.C., June 4-Aug. 28, 1983.
| Contributions | Hunter Museum of Art., Southern Highland Handicraft Guild. Folk Art Center. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | NK9112 .Q34 1983 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 46 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 46 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL886709M |
| LC Control Number | 95175650 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 10352492 |
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