A biography of Harriet Powers, an African American slave who told her life stories in her quilts because she was not allowed to learn to read or write.
Since the early nineteenth century, the women of Gee's Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. This photo-essay book explores their history and culture.
Presents full-color photographs of quilts made by women in the small, African-American community of Gee's Bend, Alabama, and provides information about the town's history and culture.
A biography of Harriet Powers, an African American slave who told her life stories in her quilts because she was not allowed to learn to read or write.
