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Quilt: Blocks and Strips Variation
Lucy Mooney (American, 1880–1969)
American (Gee's Bend, Alabama)
1935
Object Place: Gee's Bend, Alabama, United States
Medium/Technique
Pieced and embroidered cotton and wool
Dimensions
87 x 68 inches
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds from the Frank B. Bemis Fund, The Heritage Fund for a Diverse Collection, and Gallery Instructor 50th Anniversary Fund to support The Heritage Fund for a Diverse Collection, and gift of Souls Grown Deep Foundation from the William S. Arnett Collection
Accession Number2018.3093
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWork clothes block-patterned quilt made from old denim trousers and wool fabric
ProvenanceBy 2010, sold by the artist to William Arnett, Atlanta, GA; 2010, transferred by William Arnett to Souls Grown Deep Foundation (founded 2010), Atlanta, GA; 2018, sold by Souls Grown Deep Foundation to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 12, 2018)