BOWERS MUSEUM displays “The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce” from May 23 through August 30, 2026. From the Revolutionary Era to the present day, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry, politics, and global trade. This exhibition explores how the materials, dyes, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation, and features over 40 quilts and coverlets from the Museum’s permanent collection, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others. Also ongoing is “Miao: Masters of Silver,” presenting over 250 intricate works of silver from China’s Guizhou province. Shown: Baseball pattern quilt, c. 1914 . All images courtesy of Bowers Museum. © Bowers Museum.

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