The history of Baltimore Album quilts is a fascinating journey into an America headed for the Civil War. Discover how the industrial revolution, the struggle over slavery and the social and moral climate of the time contributed to this beautiful art form. Through stories, Jaimie will explore how the demise of Baltimore Album quilts leads us into the hearts and minds of the women who made them. Find out how a pregnancy, a Christmas gift, and a quilt class gone horribly wrong helps to explain the mystery behind why these quilts disappeared almost overnight. This lecture is a provocative, at times humorous, and insightful look into one of America’s most beautiful quilted treasures.