"Cathedral" Burial Quilt, Made by Zak Foster, 2019
THF191452 / "Cathedral" Burial Quilt, Made by Zak Foster, 2019
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Artifact Overview
The early 21st century has seen growing interest in sustainable and environmentally friendly burial practices. Zak Foster, a textile artist who identifies as gay, creates burial quilts intended to be wrapped around the deceased and placed directly into the earth. Foster's quilts--made from all-natural fibers--are designed to be enjoyed in life, then protect the body and celebrate the person at life's end.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Quilt
Date Made
2019
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2022.97.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 88 in
Width: 89.75 in
Inscriptions
embroidered on back, lower right corner:
ZAK / 2019
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