Gee's Bend Quilts
Historic, improvisational quilts created by the African American women of Gee's Bend, Alabama
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t.AFirst to rec“these quilts and their makers are not a secret, but i feel called to make sure that anyone who has missed the boat for some reason is informed. the African American history/ people/ art- it’s all important on many levels.”
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The Quilts of Gee's Bend
"Bricklayer" Quilt by Loretta Pettway
"Housetop Variation" Quilt by Joanna Pettway
"Bars" Work-clothes Quilt by Lutisha Pettway
"Housetop" Quilt by Lucy T. Pettway
"Medallion" Quilt by Loretta Pettway Bennett
"Work-clothes" Quilt by Annie Mae Young
"Lazy Gal" Quilt by Arcola Pettway
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"Strip" Quilt by Essie Bendolph Pettway
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