Underground Railroad Historical Quilt

Sale number: 0037
Sale year: 2024
Quilt type: Bed quilt
Designed by:
Donated by: Eileen Jantzi
Quilting method: Hand quilted
Construction: Pieced
Size: 107" x 94"
Top material: Poly-Cotton
Backing material: Poly-Cotton
Batting material: 100% Polyester
Submission 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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