Martha Jane Pettway
1898–2003

Introduction

Martha Jane Pettway (1898–2003) was an American artist associated with the Gee's Bend group of quilters. Pettway was born in Gee's Bend, Alabama and lived her entire life there. Her work is included in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Wikidata identifier

Q63230319

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Roles

Artist

ULAN identifier

500476100

Names

Martha Jane Pettway

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