Dorset Four-poster quilt Study video

Description

Are you interested in knowing more about the history of British Quilts?

This half-hour video shares detailed, close-up photographs and well-paced commentary about an early nineteenth century patchwork quilt, made for a four poster bed.

In addition to discussing the patchwork and quilting designs, Carolyn Gibbs uses her scientific background to reveal the likely mechanical techniques used with raised mineral dyes to create the printed fabrics at a time of rapid technical advances in the textile industry.

The video format allows you to watch in full screen without the distractions of Zoom, allowing you to pause or rewind sections if you want to listen again.