About Jean Ray Laury
Lived 1928 – 2011 (aged 82). Jean Ray Laury was a quilter and textile artist.
Jean Ray Laury (March 22, 1928 – March 2, 2011) was an American artist and designer. She was one of the first fine artists to move to quilting as a medium of choice in the late 1950s.
America's 100 Best Quilts of the 20th Century, International Quilt Festival, Houston, Texas, 1999
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Who was Jean Ray Laury?
American quilt artist (1928–2011)
When was Jean Ray Laury born?
Jean Ray Laury was born on 22 March 1928 in Doon.
When did Jean Ray Laury die?
Jean Ray Laury died on 2 March 2011.
What was Jean Ray Laury's occupation?
Jean Ray Laury was a quilter and textile artist.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Ray Laury. https://biography.guide/jean-ray-laury/
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