Lancaster County Amish Quilts
The Esprit Quilt Collection is an iconic collection of 82 Amish quilts made in Lancaster County between 1880 and 1950. In this special quilt turning and Collections Up Close program, art historian Gloria Mast will draw upon her own heritage to provide a unique understanding of the intersection between the Amish and English worlds as seen in these remarkable works of art.
In Collections Up Close programs, LancasterHistory staff and visiting experts highlight documents, photos, and artifacts from LancasterHistory’s vast collections. In a conversational setting, participants will hear the stories of these objects and what they reveal to us about the history of Lancaster County and its place in American history.
Gloria Mast is an art historian and educator with roots in Lancaster County. She has many years of experience as a public speaker, tour guide, and interpreter. She draws upon her own heritage as a point of reference to provide a unique understanding of the intersection between the Amish and English worlds. She holds a BFA and an MS in art history from Pratt Institute and is currently pursuing a PhD in Administration and Leadership at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
“Lancaster County Amish Quilts,” a Collections Up Close program, takes place on Saturday, October 18 with two presentations, one at 10am and one at 2pm, at LancasterHistory. Tickets are $20/LancasterHistory Members and $25/Non-Members. To register, please click the applicable program hour below or call (717) 392-4633.