Clues in the Calico: A Guide to Identifying and Dating Antique Quilts

The system unveiled here for dating heirloom quilts is based upon five characteristics — fabric, style, color, technique, and pattern. In recounting the method's evolution, which involved the examination of 900 date-inscribed specimens, Brackman imparts a colorful history of quilt making.

• Author
• Barbara Brackman

• Format
• paperback

• Pages
• 208

• Publisher
• Howell Press

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9780939009275

• Genres
• quilting, historical

• Release date
• 1989