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Stitched From the Soul Slave Quilts From The Antebellum South Black History
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “This is in like new condition.”
- ISBN
- 9780807849958
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of North Carolina Press
ISBN-10
0807849952
ISBN-13
9780807849958
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2203913
Product Key Features
Book Title
Stitched from the Soul : Slave Quilts from the Antebellum South
Number of Pages
112 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2002
Topic
Quilts & Quilting, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Crafts & Hobbies
Book Series
Chapel Hill Bks.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
1 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2002-023489
Reviews
Includes many illustrations of surviving slave-made quilts, some utilitarian and others wonderful examples of the seamstress's art. (Washington Post Book World), Stitched from the Soulis an interesting study showing how African culture influenced American quilting as well as commenting on the life of the slave. (Library Journal), Includes many illustrations of surviving slave-made quilts, some utilitarian and others wonderful examples of the seamstress's art. ( Washington Post Book World ), Stitched from the Soul is an interesting study showing how African culture influenced American quilting as well as commenting on the life of the slave. ( Library Journal )
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
746.9/7/08996073075
Edition Description
Reprint,New Edition
Synopsis
An illustrated book which offers a glimpse into the lives and creativity of African-American quilters during the era of slavery. It examines the history of quilting in the enslaved community and places the quilts into a historical and cultural context., This richly illustrated book offers a glimpse into the lives and creativity of African American quilters during the era of slavery. Originally published in 1989, "Stitched from the Soul was the first book to examine the history of quilting in the enslaved community and to place slave-made quilts into historical and cultural context. It remains a beautiful and moving tribute to an African American tradition. Undertaking a national search to locate slave-crafted textiles, Gladys-Marie Fry uncovered a treasure trove of pieces. The 123 color and black and white photographs featured here highlight many of the finest and most interesting examples of the quilts, woven coverlets, counterpanes, rag rugs, and crocheted artifacts attributed to slave women and men. In a new preface, Fry reflects on the inspiration behind her original research--the desire to learn more about her enslaved great-great-grandmother, a skilled seamstress--and on the deep and often emotional chords the book has struck among readers bonded by an interest in African American artistry., This richly illustrated book offers a glimpse into the lives and creativity of African American quilters during the era of slavery. Originally published in 1989, Stitched from the Soul was the first book to examine the history of quilting in the enslaved community and to place slave-made quilts into historical and cultural context. It remains a beautiful and moving tribute to an African American tradition.Undertaking a national search to locate slave-crafted textiles, Gladys-Marie Fry uncovered a treasure trove of pieces. The 123 color and black and white photographs featured here highlight many of the finest and most interesting examples of the quilts, woven coverlets, counterpanes, rag rugs, and crocheted artifacts attributed to slave women and men. In a new preface, Fry reflects on the inspiration behind her original research -- the desire to learn more about her enslaved great-great-grandmother, a skilled seamstress -- and on the deep and often emotional chords the book has struck among readers bonded by an interest in African American artistry., This richly illustrated book offers a glimpse into the lives and creativity of African American quilters during the era of slavery. Originally published in 1989, Stitched from the Soul was the first book to examine the history of quilting in the enslaved community and to place slave-made quilts into historical and cultural context. It remains a beautiful and moving tribute to an African American tradition. Undertaking a national search to locate slave-crafted textiles, Gladys-Marie Fry uncovered a treasure trove of pieces. The 123 color and black and white photographs featured here highlight many of the finest and most interesting examples of the quilts, woven coverlets, counterpanes, rag rugs, and crocheted artifacts attributed to slave women and men. In a new preface, Fry reflects on the inspiration behind her original research ? the desire to learn more about her enslaved great-great-grandmother, a skilled seamstress ? and on the deep and often emotional chords the book has struck among readers bonded by an interest in African American artistry., This richly illustrated book offers a glimpse into the lives and creativity of African American quilters during the era of slavery. Originally published in 1989, Stitched from the Soul was the first book to examine the history of quilting in the enslaved community and to place slave-made quilts into historical and cultural context. It remains a beautiful and moving tribute to an African American tradition. Undertaking a national search to locate slave-crafted textiles, Gladys-Marie Fry uncovered a treasure trove of pieces. The 123 color and black and white photographs featured here highlight many of the finest and most interesting examples of the quilts, woven coverlets, counterpanes, rag rugs, and crocheted artifacts attributed to slave women and men. In a new preface, Fry reflects on the inspiration behind her original research--the desire to learn more about her enslaved great-great-grandmother, a skilled seamstress--and on the deep and often emotional chords the book has struck among readers bonded by an interest in African American artistry.
LC Classification Number
2002023489 [NK]
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