Vtg 1979 Quilts book photos textiles historical hardcover coffee table folk art

"Quilts: And Other Bed Coverings in the Canadian Tradition." Published in 1979. A great gift for sewers, quilters, crafters, DIY enthusiasts, textile fans and folk art lovers. Author: Ruth McKendry, a well-known textile expert. Her personal collection of more than 300 quilts was acquired by the Canadian National Museum of Civilization in the late 1970s. Full-colour photos by Blake McKendry. Hard cover with a dust jacket. 240 pages, including bibliography and index. Weighs approximately 3 pounds / 1.4 kg. DETAILS - The book fosters an appreciation of quilts and bed coverings in Upper Canada and Ontario as historical artifacts. - A great resource for all collectors of quilts, textiles and antiques; people who are restoring old homes; quilters, weavers and craftspeople; antique dealers; and those who want to know more about early Canadian life. - Features more than 100 color images and more than 300 black-and-white images. - Includes a personal signature (not by the author) from Christmas 1985. APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS 12" x 9" x 1" CONDITION Overall, good condition. The dust jacket has some mild-to-moderate signs of wear (tears, creases, marks). The interior pages have been well maintained, with a few minor imperfections. Please see the photos.