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Series III: New York Beauties, 1988 - 1994

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: III

Scope and Contents

The New York Beauties Series contains research material for quilts featured in the book New York Beauties , as well as some quilts not included in the book. This material is filed alphabetically in folders titled by alpha-numeric designation (for example, LIHH-1 is Quilt 1 from Hofstra University in Hempstead, Long Island; index included in appendix). The folders contain Quilt Day questionnaires, text and photo-based research related to quilts and quilt-makers, photographs, transparencies and negatives of the images that appear in the book, and correspondence between quilt-lending individuals and institutions. Photographs from Quilt Days, slides used in volunteer training, and photographs used in New York Beauties are also included in this series.

Dates

  • 1988 - 1994

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research. Access to sensitive materials may be restricted at the discretion of the American Folk Art Museum.

Extent

3.5 cubic feet (standard document cases)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The series is arranged alphabetically by Quilt Day code.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the American Folk Art Museum Archives Repository

Contact:
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