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The powerful quilts of Harriet Powers (18371910), a former Athens, Georgia slave, continue to capture our imagination today. Her twoknown creations, the Bible Quilt and the Pictorial Quilt, have independently survived since stitched more than a century ago. Over the years, thousands of museum visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston have stood transfixed viewing her artwork. Powers' two quilts are arguably the most wellknown and cited coverings in American quilt history. But, until today, no one has told the entire, dramatic story of how these two quilts, one of which initially sold for $5, were coveted, cared for, and cherished for decades in private homes before emerging as priceless, national treasures. This I Accomplish: Harriet Powers' Bible Quilts and Other Pieces brings to light new, exciting facts many never before published: complete exhibition history for both known quilts; proof Harriet Powers was a literate, awardwinning quilter, who stitched at least five quilts and promoted her own artwork; profiles of the two nineteenth century women who sought to purchase the Bible Quilt; profiles of the three men who once owned the Pictorial Quilt; unveiling of a young artist who embellished the Pictorial Quilt; and the name of the person who first made the connection in the twentieth century that Harriet Powers stitched both quilts. This I Accomplish: Harriet Powers' Bible Quilts and Other Pieces is the most comprehensive resource guide on this influential African American quilter. The book includes nearly 200 bibliographic references, most annotative, including books, exhibition catalogs, newspapers, plays, poetry, interactive map and more. For the first time ever, readers are provided with clues and encouraged to search for Harriet Powers' lost 1882 Lord's Supper Quilt. This I Accomplish: Harriet Powers' Bible Quilts and Other Pieces is written by Kyra E. Hicks, a quilter whose story quilts have appeared in over forty group exhibitions in places such as the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, NY, the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C., and the American Folk Art Museum in NY. Hicks is the author of Black Threads: An African American Quilting Sourcebook and Martha Ann's Quilt for Queen Victoria. She lives in Arlington, Virginia.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'This I Accomplish: Harriet Powers' Bible Quilt and Other Pieces'? A: The book explores the life and work of Harriet Powers, an influential African American quilter, focusing on her two known quilts, the Bible Quilt and the Pictorial Quilt, and their historical significance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is written by Kyra E. Hicks, a noted quilter and author with a background in African American quilting.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'This I Accomplish'? A: The book contains 180 pages.
- Q: What can readers expect to find in terms of bibliographic references? A: Readers will find nearly 200 bibliographic references, most of which are annotative, including books, exhibition catalogs, newspapers, and more.
- Q: Is the book suitable for collectors of quilt history? A: Yes, this book serves as a comprehensive resource guide for those interested in quilt history, particularly the quilts of Harriet Powers.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed in 'Good Condition', indicating it has been well-preserved.
- Q: When was 'This I Accomplish' published? A: The book was published on July 6, 2009.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, it is an illustrated edition, featuring visuals related to Harriet Powers and her quilts.
- Q: What makes Harriet Powers' quilts historically significant? A: Powers' quilts are historically significant as they represent important cultural artifacts in American quilt history, showcasing the artistry and storytelling of African American women.