What a heart-warming story. These knits are every bit a part of the history of WWII, and it's wonderful that pieces from that time are in the museum's collections. When I think of what future museum-goers might see, I think of the Gee's Bend quilts and the AIDS quilts, of the first International Women's March, the objects left at the Vietnam Memorial and on the graves of Iraq War soldiers. The historical events all differ but recognition of the need to memorialize is always strong.
What a heart-warming story. These knits are every bit a part of the history of WWII, and it's wonderful that pieces from that time are in the museum's collections. When I think of what future museum-goers might see, I think of the Gee's Bend quilts and the AIDS quilts, of the first International Women's March, the objects left at the Vietnam Memorial and on the graves of Iraq War soldiers. The historical events all differ but recognition of the need to memorialize is always strong.
What a beautiful story! Thank you, Susan. With your words you have also saved the memory of your grandmother and her knitting.
So many stories are in our handcrafts. Thanks for sharing this story.
Thank you. I found this story very moving.
These illustrations are also Susan’s. I love them!