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Crafted lives

Patricia A. Turner

2009216 pagesabout 3–5 hours
2009
first published
  • 2009University Press of Mississippi · 216 pages · ENGISBN 9781604731316

"In Crafted Lives: Stories and Studies of African American Quilters Patricia A. Turner explores the culture and recent history of African Americans through the creations and wisdom of nine quilters. Turner profiles quilters who exemplify the range of black women and men dedicated to the making of quilts, and she shows how their craftwork establishes order and meaning in their lives. The artisans comprise eight women and one man, ranging from teenagers to octogenarians, representing an array of education and income levels, and living across the United States, including Alaska"--Page 2 of cover.

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