Description
The Quilts of Gee’s Bend is a series of postage stamps commemorating the artistry of the African-American quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. The stamps were issued by the United States Postal Service in 2006 and feature the work of four of the quilters.
The Quilts of Gee’s Bend is a story of a community of African-American quilters in rural Alabama. The community of Gee’s Bend, located in Wilcox County on the Alabama River, was established in the early 1800s as a plantation community. After the Civil War, the freed slaves were allowed to remain on the land and were able to purchase it in the 1940s.
The quilt makers of Gee’s Bend began creating their quilts in the 1930s, using the fabric from old clothing, scraps from old sewing projects, and other fabric remnants. The quilts were made for practical use and to pass down to future generations. Over time, the quilts of Gee’s Bend have become recognized for their unique and vibrant patterns.
In 2006, the United States Postal Service issued a series of stamps featuring the work of four of the quilt makers from Gee’s Bend: Minnie Sue Coleman, Lucy Mingo, Nettie Young, and Mary Lee Bendolph. The stamp featuring Minnie Sue Coleman’s quilt, Pig in a Pen, was issued on August 24, 2006.
The Quilts of Gee’s Bend stamps serve as a tribute to the quilt makers of Gee’s Bend and the unique artistry of their work. The stamps are a reminder of the history of the African-American community of Gee’s Bend and their contribution to the quilt-making tradition.
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