Tennessee State Museum exhibits 2 centuries of quilts

February 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. | Updated February 16, 2019 at 12:32 a.m.

by Associated Press

Quilts from the 2018 Stitches in Time Quilt Show hang in an exhibition hall at the Museum Center at Five Points. Submissions into the show increased this year, with more than 100 on display. (Photo from Museum Center at Five Points)
Quilts from the 2018 Stitches in Time Quilt Show hang in an exhibition hall at the Museum Center at Five Points. Submissions into the show increased this year, with more than 100 on display. (Photo from Museum Center at Five Points)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee State Museum newest exhibit features two centuries worth of quilts from across Tennessee.

"Between the layers: Art and Story in Tennessee Quilts" runs through July 7 with quilts selected from the museum's extensive collection.

The exhibit includes an 1808 quilt by Rebecah Foster that displays a central eagle and 17 stars for the number of states at the time. Around the eagle are oval frames finely embroidered with the names of the states. Each encloses a patriotic verse.

According to the museum, the quilt's decoration expresses loyalty during a time when U.S. relations with England were strained preceding the War of 1812.

The museum will hold a series of lectures and classes in conjunction with the exhibit.

More information is available at tnmuseum.org .

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