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Quilting/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can speak to the age, design, style, region, history, and value of antique quilts.
Experience in the area
Forty years as an appraiser, dealer, historian, collector, consultant and museum curator in the area of QUILTS MADE BEFORE 1950.
Organizations
American Quilt Study Group (former Board Member); Alliance for the American Quilt (Former Board Member)
Publications
Author or co-author of several award winning books on Quilt History; numerous articles on quilt history published over a 30 year period. Details upon request.
Education/Credentials
B.A., American History, University of Michigan; Post Graduate courses in folklore, history and art history
Past/Present Clients
Esprit de Corp., San Francisco; Levi Strauss, San Francisco; Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, MI; Oregon Historical Society, Portland, OR
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shini | 02/07/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank u so much! I'll go to ..... |
| Alexis | 02/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for the information ..... |
| Mary | 09/08/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Julie Silber, Thank You again. |
| Sallie | 08/08/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so very much. |
| Rebecca | 07/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Julie Silber
2012-01-09 crazy quilt and pillow:
Hi Alexis, Thanks for writing. I would say that your pillow, considering its condition, has no monetary value at all. The quilt may have a little, but not much. People tend to like the fancier
2011-12-27 quilt:
Hi Katy, Sorry for the delay -- I have been down with a flu... and have fallen behind ion my work. I think in today's market, your quilt might bring about $200 - $250 retail. That is, of course
2011-10-24 Referral?.:
Hi Lise, Thanks for contacting me. Yes, I can very likely help you. The best place to start is for you to send me photos of the quilt. Please send to me at silber.julieellen@gmail.com
2011-09-08 YoYo blanket:
Hello Mary, Thanks for contacting me. I will tell you what I can about your textile. You have labeled it correctly -- it is generally and traditionally known as a "yo-yo" quilt. This style is
2011-07-12 how to sell vintage quilt:
Hi, I have just been researching these Pine Burr quilts, and have sold a couple in the last few years. I have found that if they are starting to go, they are exceedingly difficult to sell. I know
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