I would agree with Elizabeth.  We have several quilts in our collection similar to yours-top made long ago and more recently quilted-and we exhibit them as is with label text that explains the situation.  At this point the more recent finishing of the quilt is part of its history.


Deb Arenz
Associate Director for Collections
Nebraska State Historical Society
PO Box 82554
Lincoln, NE 68501

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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Walton
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I think that would weaken the structure and make it more difficult to display safely. If the quilting is not hideous I would make note of The 20th century changes in the label.
On Oct 31, 2013 6:07 PM, "Carrie Snow" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
We have a quilt in our collection.  The top dates from the 19th century and in the early 90's a family member and some friends quilted it.  They used contemporary polyester batting, thread and a pattern.   We would like to display the quilt and want to know if we could remove the batting and backing for display.  I understand this is referred to as "skinning a quilt".  Has anyone done anything like this?

Carrie

Carrie E. Snow
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Church History Museum
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