This Space Quilt Was Used To Illustrate 19th Century Astronomy Lectures - io9

io9This Space Quilt Was Used To Illustrate 19th Century Astronomy Lecturesio9Crafted in 1876 by Ellen Harding Baker of Cedar County, Iowa, this embroidered quilt is more than mere folk-art object or household item: it was actually used by Harding Baker as a visual aid for astronomy lectures she'd give in her community. It's now ...

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