Susan Thomas
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In 1883, a national paper reported that "an Iowa woman has spent 7 years embroidering the solar system on a quilt." Ellen Harding Baker used her quilt to teach astronomy in an era when women could not attend college
Cosmic Threads: A Solar System Quilt from 1876
A serenade to the universe in wool and silk.
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January 18, 2025 at 5:47 AM
In 1883, a national paper reported that "an Iowa woman has spent 7 years embroidering the solar system on a quilt." Ellen Harding Baker used her quilt to teach astronomy in an era when women could not attend college