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9th Annual Sally Lanagan Lecture
November 2, 2021 at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories
Textile curator Jennifer Swope will discuss the diverse and sometimes hidden stories of the American experience told by quilts and bedcovers from the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Spanning more than 400 years, the quilts feature in the Museum’s upcoming Fabric of a Nation exhibit express the personal narratives of their makers and owners and connect to broader stories of global trade, immigration, industry, marginalization, and territorial and cultural expansion. Made by Americans of European, African, Native and Hispanic heritage, these quilts and bedcovers range from family heirlooms to acts of political protest, each with its own story to tell.
Churchill and Janet Franklin Lyceum and Livestreamed
Advanced registration required.
This program is supported in part by the Sally Lanagan Fund.