African American Quiltmaking in Michigan
by Marsha L. Macdowell
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A valuable, historical contribution, this is the first book on the quiltmaking tradition of African Americans in Michigan. With 60 photographs of quilts, it brings together many images in the exploration of African American quilting and examines quiltmaking as a form women have used to make a contribution to the historic meaning of the African American family and community.Tags
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- Michigan, USA
- Original language
- English
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- Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Art & Design, History, Biography & Memoir
- DDC/MDS
- 746.46 — Arts & recreation Drawing & decorative arts Fashion Design / Weaving, Knitting, Embroidery Needlework and handwork Quilting
- LCC
- NK9112 .A36 — Fine Arts 3600-(9990) Other arts and art industries Decorative arts Other arts and art industries Textiles
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
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