Doll Quilt from the Ghormley Collection
featuring Turkey red stars and a border of a blue and buff print.
Merikay (right) and I in 1996 at Joyce Gross's induction
into the Quilters Hall of Fame. Hats and gloves
were the dress code at our table. She is wearing a feedsack dress.
I am over-accessorized.
Quilt historian Merikay Waldvogel is giving a lecture in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 19th at the International Quilt Study Center and Museum. "Childhood Treasures," sponsored by the Nebraska Humanities Council, will be at 2 pm at the Museum.
Gingham 4-patches and a chintz border
Merikay and collector Mary Ghormley worked together on the book Childhood Treasures: Doll Quilts By and For Children.
Mary Campbell Ghormley
Mary has donated her doll quilt collection to the IQSC. The Ghormley Collection contains more than 300 pieces gathered over a forty-year period from all over the United States.
A stereocard image from Underwood & Underwood, 1908.
This card and the one below are part of the
company's series of domestic scenes featuring children and pets.
The book tells the story of how Mary collected them over the years and features images of quilts, doll beds and period photographs.
Doll quilts were considered perfect for the first patchwork project. The tiny piece below was probably made by a small girl for her own doll.
Four Eagles by Mary Campbell Ghormley, 1996.
Mary's made many doll quilts herself. This one, inspired by the 4-block eagle quilts made in Pennsylvania from about 1880-1930, is 20 inches square.
To see more of Mary's collection go to the IQSC search page:
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and find the box labeled "IQSC Collection" near the bottom. Bring up the menu in the box and click on Mary Campbell Ghormley Collection. Before you hit Search scroll down a little further and click on the "Sort Results By" box and bring up the menu. Click on "Date". Then hit Search.
This will keep you entertained for quite a while as you view the antique doll quilts and then Mary's.
Ann Hermes has been reproducing doll quilts from the book. Click here to see one:
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6 comments:
I'd love to be close enough to see this wonderful collection in person. I've bought the book recently and really enjoy all the quilts and photos! Thanks for highlighting this collection on your blog.
Would love to be able to visit the museum. Maybe someday.
That would be something I would like to see.
I love making small quilts, fun to try them and great for hanging on the walls.
Debbie
So far all my quilts have been small. My sister uses the very first nine-patch on her glass desk top to keep her arm from sticking. My daughter has the second on her living room wall. The third adorns my desk and entices CatCat to slumber atop. A beloved niece has another on her bedroom wall. Miniature quilts and pillows are my favorite items to make for gifts and for home.
I remember those hats! Joyce Gross's induction in 1996 was my first TQHF induction. Love the set-up photos of the young girls of the Victorian era sewing. Are those in your collection? Karen A.
You could *never* over accessorize. You and Merikay both look perfect.
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