Barbara:

I would suggest the African-American Museum in Detroit and the Michigan
State University Museum in East Lansing, Michigan. Both have extensive
quilt collections, I believe; at least MSU does.

Chantel

Barbara Palmer wrote:
>
> A friend of mine is planning a study tour of the US later this year or early
> next year.  She is a professional artist, currently working in the medium of
> quilts and wants particularly to study African American Quilts.  I would be
> grateful for any suggestions of people she should make contact with, and
> what collections/exhibitions she should visit.
>
> Barbara Palmer
> Assistant Registrar (Collection Information System)
> Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
> [log in to unmask]

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