Museums & GalleriesUpper West Side

An Ecology of Quilts: The Natural History of American Textiles

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Sep 26, 2025 - Mar 1, 2026

Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun

Description

These 30 quilts dating from the 18th through the 20th centuries trace the relationship between the environment and traditional quilting processes. The exhibition also delves into the origins of textile production and its role on quilt making.

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Location

American Folk Art Museum

2 Lincoln Square Manhattan, NY, 10023

Features

Type
Museums
Culture & History
Decorative & Folk Art
Seasonal
Fall
Cost
Free
Accessibility
Large Print
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible

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