“Double Irish Chain,” “Kentucky Rose” and “Log Cabin.” For quilters and those who admire quiltmaker’s handiwork, these pattern titles evoke a sense of community and history.  From elaborate to austere, quilts from the museum’s extensive textiles collection are varied in pattern and provenance. Discover some of the finest examples of decorative and utilitarian quilts from the 19th and 20th centuries.

The Missouri History Museum is proud to be a part of Innovations in Textiles, a biennial collaborative event in St. Louis that investigates the state of contemporary textile arts.