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Hidden in plain view the secret story of quilts and the underground railroad

Main Author: Tobin, Jacqueline, 1950-
Other Authors: Dobard, Raymond G.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Anchor Books, 2000, c1999.
Edition: 1st Anchor Books ed.
Subjects:
Underground railroad.
Fugitive slaves > United States > Communication > History > 19th century.
African American quilts > Social aspects > History > 19th century.
Ciphers > History > 19th century.
Table of Contents:
  • The
  • Fabric of heritage: Africa and African American quiltmaking
  • The
  • Underground railroad
  • "There are five square knots ..."
  • "The
  • Monkey wrench turns the wagon wheel ..."
  • "Once they got to the crossroads ..."
  • "Flying geese stay on the drunkard's path ..."
  • Steal away
  • African American quilts: style and traditions.

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