October 11, 1987~ AIDS Memorial Quilt displayed for the first time in DC

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NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt on the National Mall,
photographed by Mark Thiessen in 1996

Fabric, decorative objects, and personal belongings / Panels measuring 3′ by 6′ assembled into larger
12′ by 12′ blocks / In November 2019, the National AIDS Memorial became the permanent caretaker and steward of the Quilt

[There are four embedded links above]

Previous October 11 posts:

Autumn~ October 11

Artist Birthday Quiz for 10/11~

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