Quilts, 1700-2010

This groundbreaking book documents the fascinating history of quilt and patchwork production in Britain. The hidden histories and personal narratives of some of the most evocative objects in the V&A's collection are revealed, from the origins of the ��ove poem��on the ��hapman marriage coverlet��to the sources of inspiration for the intricately pieced pictorial ��eorge III coverlet.��Originally published to accompany a wildly popular V&A exhibition, this lavishly illustrated book presents quilt-making as much more than craft.