African American Abstract Quilt. Attributed to Gees Bend, AL

African American abstract quilt. Attributed to Lucy Mooney Gees Bend, Alabama, Circa 1930-40. The Backing is made from 100 pound welfare sacks issued by the US Government "The Department of Welfare...Donated by the people of the United State of America - Not to be sold or exchanged." This quilt is an amazing abstract wall hanging. Images 7, 8 and 9 are the reverse.

TITLE: African American Abstract Quilt. Attributed to Gees Bend, AL
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CREATOR: lucy mooney (Designer)
COUNTRY: American
CREATION DATE: 1940's
MATERIALS: Discarded material from work clothes, dresses and Sunday suit material.
CONDITION: Good condition. Some wear to the binding. A few worn pieces on the front
LENGTH: 5 ft. (152 cm)
HEIGHT: 6 ft. 4 in. (193 cm)
DEALER LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
NUMBER OF ITEMS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 090801873457
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