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Threads of Time: Unravelling the History of Block Island Shipwrecks Through Quilts and Their Makers

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ClassGraphic The wrecks of three ships, the Warrior, the Spartan, and the Larchmont, are all connected in an unusual way—calico. Calico was an important commodity in the 19th and 20th century and often carried in the cargo holds of ships trying to navigate the difficult waters surrounding Block Island. The windfall of salvaged fabric from these wrecks was a boon for islanders and often used in home sewing. A study of Block Island quilts and the discovery of one quiltmaker’s diaries adds richness and dimension to the marine disasters.
 
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1 Session(s)
Tue

Location
OLLI

Instructor
Janet Dionis 

Tuition: 

$15.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, May 19, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

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Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
5/20/2025 Tue 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM Kingston, OLLI  Map Janet Dionis  ClassRoom

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