Sale number: 0037
Sale Year: 2024
Quilt Type: Bed quilt
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Details
Donated by: Eileen Jantzi
Construction: Pieced
Size: 94" wide x 107" long
Top material: Poly-Cotton
Backing material: Poly-Cotton
Batting material: 100% Polyester
Quilting method: Hand quilted
Notes:

These quilts were hung over fences or in windows and used as a code to secretly guide slaves to freedom. The boat block meant "walk up to the river, get on the boat & it's your free pass into Canada". See highlighted quilts for entire story.

 

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