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Carrie Grate Coachman

Quiltmaker

     

South Carolina Quilt History Project

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Her mother always made the lining 2 yrds wide and 2.5 yrds long to fit a double bed. Made doll's and children's dresses. The maker also lived in Georgetown, Charleston, Pawley's.

When was the quiltmaker born?

01/18/1931

Ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

African-American

Religious affiliation:

Bethal AME, in Plantersville

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Grate

Father's Name:

Grate, Isaac

Father's birthplace:

Plantersville

Mother's Name:

Grate, Beulah

Spouse's/Spouses' name(s):

Coachman Sr., William James

Spouse's/Spouses' occupation:

Retired Navy

Number of children:

6

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