An article on Martha Stewart’s Living Blog puts the Campanelli sampler book in the “Must Read” category. CLICK here for the full article. In the September 4, 2013 issue of Martha Stewart’s Living Blog, author Lindsey Mather writes, “We recently discovered A Sampling of Hunterdon County Needlework, a beautiful book…
Thank you to J. Richard Pierce for sharing part of his collection of parade flags on this Independence Day. 13-Star July 4th Flag, circa 1876 Printed on glazed cotton muslin. Wreath pattern with central star, flanked by star in each corner. Ink inscription: “July 4, 1876” While it is not…
We appreciate the opportunity to showcase the excellent work of J. Richard Pierce. Using his own extraordinary collection of parade flags he has created an inspiring book that integrates brilliant illustrations with extensive research that brings to life the historic significance of each flag.
The Foundation gratefully acknowledges Judy Grow of Clinton N.J for the quilt descriptions used in this Showcase. Many of the quilts in the collection were sewn by talented women nearly a century ago. The display is shown at the courtesy of a anonymous local private collector. Copyright © 2013 The…
The Astle-Alpaugh Family Foundation* is pleased to support the Hunterdon County Historical Society and its publication of “A Sampling of Hunterdon County Needlework: the motifs, the makers & their stories”, written by Dan and Marty Campanelli. The samplers mostly done in the early 1800’s – were sewn by girls residing…
The pieces in the collection were created in the time period between the 1880s and 1930s. The display is shown at the courtesy of a local private anonymous collector.
