Checkerboard and Cross Block Quilt with Tassels

Anacostia Community Museum

Object Details

Artist
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.
Cite As
Gift of Ira Blount
2003-2004
Accession Number
2011.0004.0130
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
quilt
Medium
cotton, polyester, batting, ink
Dimensions
58 11/16 × 46 7/16 in. (149 × 118 cm)
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Record ID
acm_2011.0004.0130
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl85faf35aa-f372-44ac-b54f-635c42af9e84
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