Rubin, Susan Goldman
The Quilts of Gee's Bend
- ISBN 13:
- 9781419721311
- author:
- Rubin, Susan Goldman
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Abrams Books for Young Readers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 56
- Dimensions:
- 25.65 x 25.91 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Children's, Fiction, People & Places,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Quilts of Gee's Bend tells the story of a remarkable community in southern Alabama and their unique quilting traditions. For generations, African American women have created stunning, vibrant quilts using scraps of old fabric and other materials.
Through meticulous research, author Susan Goldman Rubin explores the history and culture of this fascinating group of women and their quilting traditions. The book shares specifics about this rare community and its rich heritage, allowing children to pause and consider history through the eyes of those who lived it.
The quilts have gained international recognition, with some featured in exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Whitney Museum in New York City. This book offers a unique look at an important facet of African American art and culture.
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