David's Home Town (Littleton Centennial Quilt)

itled "David's Home Town" by Marie A. Conway, 1989. Consists of thirteen scenes depicting various historical or government buildings throughout the City. Various techniques in quilt making are employed such as applique, layered and reverse applique, embroidery, fabric paint and ink, tea dyed. Quilt is hand pieced and hand quilted. The squares are applied to a blue cotton backing. Between squares are various logos of agencies thoughout the community.

In 1985, Littleton quilter Marie Conway decided to make a history quilt for Littleton. It was finished in September 1989, just in time for Littleton's centennial year of 1990. Marie's son, David, was an avid supporter of the quilt and was very anxious to see the finished work. After he died in 1989, she named the quilt "David's Hometown," as a memorial to him. It was purchased in 1990 by the Littleton Fine Arts Committee (now the Littleton Fine Arts Board) with a grant from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), the Littleton Friends of the Library and Museum (FOLM), and the Littleton Centennial Commission.

David's Home Town
Marie A. Conway
1989
Textile
Purchased by the Fine Arts Committee with grant from Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, Friends of the Library and Museum, and Littleton Centennial Commission

The Fine Arts Collection consists of artwork acquired for the City of Littleton's public art collection, or art portfolio. The collection includes permanent installations in City-owned public parks and buildings, as well as a large collection of rotating artworks which are only available for exhibition in City-owned buildings, such as the Littleton Center, Bemis Public Library, Littleton Court House, and the Littleton Museum. Artworks in the Rotating Collection are exhibited for short terms in order to avoid light damage, pest infestation, vandalism, etc., as well as to freshen up public spaces on occasion. When on display, the Rotating Collection artworks are located indoors and may not be accessible during evening or weekend hours.

Owner: City of Littleton
Maintenance Authority: City of Littleton - Fine Arts Board/Littleton Museum