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The Quilt Engagement Calendar 1991. This perennial favorite presents 58 stunning examples of contemporary and antique quilts to enjoy each day of the year. $9.95 softcover(Members $8.95). Stitched from the Soul: Slave Quilts from the Ante-Bellum South by Gladys-Marie Fry. Research in diaries, family records, plantation records and account books provides new insights into the lives and creativity of slave women in America. A national search located slave-made textiles to visually augment this deeply moving chapter in the history of American quiltmaking. $18.95 softcover (Members $17.05).
The Story of American Toys from the Puritans to the Present by Richard O'Brien. A book to be treasured by anyone who was ever a child ... A fascinating history and invaluable reference for collectors and lovers of toys and Americana. Lavishly produced with 300 illustrations, 200 in full color. $49.95 hardcover(Members $44.95). The World of Taiji Harada Depicting the Four Seasons of Japan. Colorful moments of everyday Japanese life as seen through the eyes of Taiji Harada, one of Japan's leading naive painters. Over 100 lyrical pictures from the American tour of Harada's work. $15.00 softcover(Members $13.50).
ORDERING INFORMATION •List each book and the price, then total your order. • Next,add local sales tax if you live in New York State. •Last, add shipping and handling charges of $4.50 for first book; $1.00 each additional book. •Send check, money order, or credit card number with expiration date($25.00 minimum for MasterCard/VISA/American Express) to: Museum of American Folk Art Book and Gift Shop, Two Lincoln Square, New York, NY 10023, Attention: Mail Order, Dept. CR. •Include your name, street address, and daytime telephone number. •Allow three weeks for delivery. •We will ship your gifts directly to the recipient. Include gift instructions.
THE QUILT ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR 1991
Winter 1990
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