Costume and Textiles "Figures" Quilt Made in United States, North and Central Americac. 1979-83 Sarah Mary Taylor, American, 1916 - 2000 Cotton and polyester; running stitch Currently not on view 2006-163-9 The Ella King Torrey Collection of African American Quilts, 2006 |
LabelThe artist's ironic sense of humor comes across in this quilt with its dancing figures wearing polyester disco jumpsuits and Afro-like hairstyles from the 1970s. As with all her appliqués she leaves the edges raw. |
