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Sep 16, 2008 (Tuesday) to

Dec 14, 2008 (Sunday)

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Philadelphia Museum of Art (map)

benjamin Franklin Parkway and 26th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Time: Varied Phone: 215-684-7863 Philadelphia Museum of Art presents Gee's Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt & African-American Quilts from the Ella King Torrey Collection. ...
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Time: Varied

Phone: 215-684-7863

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents Gee's Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt & African-American Quilts from the Ella King Torrey Collection. This exhibition takes a fresh look at the quilting tradition in Gee's Bend, Alabama, introducing new artists and new motifs in works ranging from the early twentieth century through 2005. Nearly 65 quilts, all of which are being shown for the first time will be presented. See generations of quilt making as it takes on the highest form of expression and innovation.Reserve your group visit and learn about other options available. Email gsales@philamuseum.org
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