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Idabell Bester

Quiltmaker

Emelle, Alabama, United States

Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

When was the quiltmaker born?

1901

Date and place of death.

1993

Ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

African American

Documentation Project
Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

East Lansing; Michigan; United States

The BDQHP is funded by a National Endowment for the Humanities grant.

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Museum
International Quilt Museum

International Quilt Museum

Lincoln; Nebraska; United States

IQM has contributed two sets of quilts from its collection as part of an international planning project. IQM quilts from the United Kingdom and some countries in South Asia are being entered under this pilot.

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Creator
Piano Quilt
Bester, Idabell

Date Made: 1976-1999

Piano Quilt

Creator: Bester, Idabell

Location Made: Emelle, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 60.5"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Synthetic, Knit/Double Knit

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1324

36-34-1324
Creator
Strip
Bester, Idabell; We...

Date Made: quilted 1990

Strip

Creator: Bester, Idabell; Webb, Losie

Location Made: Emelle, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Synthetic, Striped, Solid/plain, Checked

Project: American Folk Art Museum Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

KID: 49-142-5776

49-142-5776
Creator
Strip Quilt
Bester, Idabell

Date Made: 1976-1999

Strip Quilt

Creator: Bester, Idabell

Location Made: Emelle, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 87.5" x 66"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection

KID: 36-34-1323

36-34-1323