Cotton in PA German Life Symposium
Saturday, June 25, 2005, 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
105 Seminary St.
Pennsburg PA 18073 (just 5 miles from the Quakertown exit of the PA
turnpike -- 30 minutes south of Allentown -- 1 hour or so from Philly)
www.schwenkfelder.com
We accept Visa, MC, Discover -- call 215-679-3103 -- ask for Candace Perry
or Sandy Cooper
Sponsored, happily, by a grant from the IMLS...
$30.00 includes Catalog of the accompanying exhibition, Luncheon catered by
the Palm Schwenkfelder Church Ladies Aid and Breaktime snacks included
(a fraktur exhibition, Finding Susanna Heebner, will be also be on view at
the Center)
Cotton in PA German Life Symposium
Saturday, June 25, 2005, 8:30 am-4:00 pm
* Nancy Roan, PA German Quilting Scholar: The Fabrics in Grandmother's
Quilt. Explores the use of cotton and other fabrics used in quilts in
Southeastern PA.
* Patricia Keller, Textile Historian: The 18th & 19th Century Transition of
Household Production to Industrial Textile Consumption. Findings from the
study of more than 3000 Lancaster County 18th and 19th century inventories
related to ownership of furnishing textiles, textile fiber, fiber processing
tools, looms, etc.
* Susan Greene, Cornell Fellow & Costume Historian: The Use of Cotton in
19th Century Clothing. An examination with noted textile expert Susan
Greene of printed dress fabrics used in the 19th century.
* Barbara Garrett: The Fabulous World of Feedsacks. Explore the history,
development, popularity and decline of these marvelous fabrics and how they
were used in both quiltmaking and everyday life. Feedsack memories will
also be shared.
$30.00 Catalog, Luncheon and Breaktime snacks included
Reserve your place early!
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