Rare Russian American Quilt Is Focus of New Exhibition at The Jewish Museum

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Cross-stitch technique often used in late 19th century Jewish ceremonial textiles.

NEW YORK---Showcasing a colorful patchwork quilt bearing Eastern European and American imagery, "Masterpieces & Curiosities: A Russian American Quilt" continues a series of exhibitions focused on individual works in the Jewish Museum's world-renowned collection. On view from, August 22, 2014 to February 1, 2015, this exhibition highlights a rare quilt (c. 1899), a fascinating expression of the acculturation process undergone by newly arrived immigrants. The quilt was owned by a Russian Jewish family that likely arrived in America during the late 19th century and incorporates imagery from both cultures. [link]