Checkerboard and Cross Block Quilt with Tassels

Object Details

Artist
Ira Blount
Date
2003-2004
Medium
cotton, polyester, batting, ink
Dimensions
58 11/16 × 46 7/16 in. (149 × 118 cm)
Cite As
Gift of Ira Blount
Caption
In this brown and cream-colored quilt, square and rectangular patches are arranged to form framed checkerboards and crosses. The eye constantly oscillates between these two patterns; sometimes the checkerboards are dominant, other times the crosses are. The quilt’s tassel ties are made visible by the use of contrasting thread colors. The backing is made of pieced sections of natural, undyed cloth.
After moving to Washington, DC following World War II, Ira Blount mastered dozens of artisanal crafts. His love for crafting, learning, and community engagement would endure over the course of his long life and career.
Accession Number
2011.0004.0130
Type
quilt
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Anacostia Community Museum Collection
Data Source
Anacostia Community Museum
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl85faf35aa-f372-44ac-b54f-635c42af9e84
Record ID
acm_2011.0004.0130
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