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Threads of Time: Historic Textiles

February 25, 2010

Exhibit at Westchester History Museum Runs through May 16th

The exhibit celebrates a wide variety of textiles from the museum's collection, including 19th century coverlets and quilts and a variety of antique clothing and handwork.

Neil tries his hand at weaving on the loom in the new Kids' Corner at the museum. Kids' Corner is a special place for children who visit the museum - a place where they can try activities or do projects that relate to the history of our area and to the exhibits in the museum.

Come on in! See the quilts, coverlets, clothing and more...

Bobbin lace maker used by Hilda Hjelm.

How is your quilting? Sit down and try your hand at our quilt.

Jacquard coverlet made by John Garis in 1852.

Please take an exhibit guide when you come to visit. Read the stories the textiles tell...

Two additional public programs have been planned for the exhibit at Westchester History Musuem. Larry Vallem will demonstrate traditional Scandinavian weaving on March 14 from 2- 4 p.m. and on April 1, Mary Persyn of the String-Along Quilters will meet with quilt owners to help date their quilts and identify quilt patterns.