Harriet Powers
American quilter (1837-1910) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 72
Harriet Powers was an American folk artist and quilter born into slavery in rural northeast Georgia. Powers used traditional appliqué techniques to make quilts that expressed local legends, Bible stories, and astronomical events. Powers married young and had a large family.
Harriet Powers is read about 46 times a day, in 11 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 10 October 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 120 days, one point a day.
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Harriet Powers Bible Quilt, 1885-1886
Pictorial quilt, Mixed Media. 1898
Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery Historical Marker
Ribbon wreath at Harriet Powers grave site. Laid Oct 31 2010.
Harriet and Armstead Powers headstone front side, dedicated December 2, 2023.
Harriet and Armstead Powers headstone back side of memorial.Awards
About this person
After the American Civil War and emancipation, she and her husband became landowners by the 1880s, but lost their land due to financial problems.
Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1837 to 1910 · aged 72
