Meet Virginia, The Granddaughter
Book Signing Modernism Week, Palm Springs 2019
Virginia Bayer never got to meet her grandmother. She had heard stories about her, but it was only after her own mother passed away that she discovered Marguerita’s beautiful textiles -- lovingly stored for three quarters of a century in the back of her mother’s closet. She immediately felt not only a connection to Marguerita but also a great admiration for this treasure trove of history, beauty and craftsmanship. She needed to know more, and so embarked on a journey to research all she could about this remarkable woman. And with that, a few years later the highly acclaimed book, Marguerita Mergentime | American Textiles, Modern Ideas was born. Once the book was published, the opportunities revealed themselves and Virginia began the quest of reintroducing her grandmother’s designs to today’s market and preserving her legacy. In today’s current climate, we find ourselves in the same place as when Marguerita first designed, searching for and needing to strengthen our families, homes and friendships. What better way than around the table. Or over a cup of tea. Or in a gift that can lift the spirits.