Quilts of Gee’s Bend: Blocks and Strips

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The Quilts of Gee’s Bend stamps are a series of postage stamps issued by the United States Postal Service in 2006, featuring quilts created by African American women from the rural community of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. These women developed a unique style of quilt-making over several generations, using scraps of fabric and a improvisational approach that resulted in stunning and highly original designs.

The stamp series includes ten different quilts, each one a work of art in its own right. The designs range from abstract geometric patterns to bold, colorful compositions that reflect the natural beauty of the region. The stamps were created to celebrate the cultural significance of the quilts and to honor the women who created them.

The Quilts of Gee’s Bend stamps were very popular upon their release, and they continue to be highly prized by collectors and admirers of the quilting arts. They serve as a reminder of the creativity and resilience of the women of Gee’s Bend, and of the importance of preserving traditional art forms for future generations.

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The stamp was issued to honor Annie Mae Young, an African American quiltmaker who was born in rural Florida in 1912. She began quilting at the age of 13, and by the time she was in her early 20s, she had developed a unique style of quilting that combined her appreciation of traditional quilting patterns with an innovative use of bright colors and fabrics.

Annie Mae became well known for her quilts, which she named “Blocks and Strips.” Her quilts combined traditional quilting patterns with a strong emphasis on color and texture. She often used fabric scraps from clothing, flour sacks, and other items to create her quilts.

Annie Mae was honored for her quilting in 2002, when the Florida Legislature declared her an “outstanding artist of the state.” Her quilts are now displayed in the Smithsonian Institution, the American Folk Art Museum, and other prominent venues. The stamp was issued to honor Annie Mae and her unique style of quiltmaking.

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