Day Six of Blogging Challenge

     Yesterday I blogged about the Kimbell in Fort Worth, Texas. Today's blog is on the Amon Carter, another wonderful art museum in FW. Last week I attended an evening lecture on their latest exhibit on Folk Art. The lecture was specifically on some quilts that were part of the exhibit.

Pre Civil War Era Quilt

Closeup of hand quilting

Another closeup

This quilt was made in the early to mid 1800's. First being attributed to the mistress of the plantation, research showed that it was made by their slaves!  I think they said the Rose is know as the Federalists  rose....the two close ups are hand sewn.

"Dan" (or so says his hat!)

     This is "Dan" who is part of the exhibit with a more contemporary Folk Art quilt behind him. The quilt behind him is "Freedom" which was made in the 1960's during the beginning of Civil Rights! 

Another Pre Civil War Quilt

     This one is a wedding quilt made during or shortly after the Civil War. Again according to the story, the husband to be did not come back from the war....notice the absence of the groom!

Lifeline Quilt

    This was called a Lifeline Quilt, again pre Civil War era. Each strip or segment  tells a story. I was interested in the maker because of the very primitive characters and all the misspellings! Wondering whether it was made by a slave or an uneducated lady.