1800-1849

Rajah Quilt

Female convicts

Date Made: 1800-1849

Rajah Quilt

Creator: Female convicts

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 132 3/4" x 128"

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print, Sheeting

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-70

KID: 45-46-70

1800-1849

Susan B. Anthony ...

Anthony, Susan B.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Susan B. Anthony Quilt

Creator: Anthony, Susan B.

Location Made: Battenville, New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 80 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-46

KID: 45-46-46

1800-1849

Quaker Slavery Qu...

Coates, Deborah Sim...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Quaker Slavery Quilt

Creator: Coates, Deborah Simmons

Location Made: Sadsbury Township, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: English Template Piecing

Quilt Size: 89" x 96"

Fabrics: Silk, Cotton, Print

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-71

KID: 45-46-71

1876-1900

Liberty Tree

Mrs. S.K. Daniels

Date Made: 1876-1900

Liberty Tree

Creator: Mrs. S.K. Daniels

Location Made: Kentucky (KY)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 69 x 80 1/2

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

2012 research found Annie b. Daniels, wife of S.K. Daniels buried in Teoc Presbyterian Cemetery, Mississippi.

12-8-7004

KID: 12-8-7004

1876-1900

Women's Rights qu...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Women's Rights quilt

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 69 1/2" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-35

KID: 45-46-35

1876-1900

War Was Declared ...

Date Made: 1876-1900

War Was Declared April 22, 1898

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 73" x 71"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-6631

KID: 12-8-6631

1876-1900

Boer War

Bimsom, M.

Date Made: 1876-1900

Boer War

Creator: Bimsom, M.

Location Made: England

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 96" x 100"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; South Africa Quilt History Project

12-8-6633

KID: 12-8-6633

1876-1900

Queen Lili'uokala...

Queen Lili’uokala...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Queen Lili'uokalani Quilt

Creator: Queen Lili’uokalani and companions

Location Made: Honolulu, Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 98 3/8" x 96"

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Including pieces of Lili’uokalani’s clothing.

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-34

KID: 45-46-34

1876-1900

Silk Mosaic

Turnbull, Henrietta...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Silk Mosaic

Creator: Turnbull, Henrietta Bonds George Washington

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, English template Piecing

Quilt Size: 81" x 83.5"

Fabrics: Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Women of Color Quilters Network

12-8-6899

KID: 12-8-6899

1901-1929

Suffragette Quilt...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Suffragette Quilt

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Quilt Size: 72" x 74"

Fabrics: Solid/plain

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-47

KID: 45-46-47

1901-1929

KKK Quilt

Noel, Emma

Date Made: 1901-1929

KKK Quilt

Creator: Noel, Emma

Location Made: Flint, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 63" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-6685

KID: 12-8-6685

1901-1929

Ku Klux Klan

Swearingen, Julia A...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Ku Klux Klan

Creator: Swearingen, Julia A Garret

Location Made: Peru, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Single template

Quilt Size: 68 x 79

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Quilts and Human Rights

The white fabric was from owner's great-grandfather's Ku Klux Klan cape. Robe owner was badly wounded in the Civil War and carried the pain of his wounds the remainder of his life which makes being a high official in the Klan understandable.

39-40-4295

KID: 39-40-4295

1901-1929

Suffragette Banne...

WSPU Holloway Priso...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Suffragette Banner

Creator: WSPU Holloway Prisoners

Location Made: Glasgow Scotland

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 87 1/2" x 97 2/3"

Fabrics: Linen, Silk, Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-74

KID: 45-46-74

1901-1929

Chicora KKK Quilt...

Ku Klux Klan, Chico...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Chicora KKK Quilt

Creator: Ku Klux Klan, Chicora

Location Made: Chicora, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 60" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

Made as a fundraiser for Ku Klux Klan. Donor's grandfather won and owned quilt. Passed on to donor by his aunt. One of the blocks has a redwork embroidered hooded KKK figure who is riding a horse and holding a cross. The KKK figure is stitched in black and red thread. It was made to raise money fo...

12-8-14

KID: 12-8-14

1930-1949

Nazi Swastika Qui...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Nazi Swastika Quilt

Location Made: Germany

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 78" x 68"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

Ted Gragg was the seller of the Swastika quilt. When Gragg was 8 years old he went to an optometrist, Frank Sanders. Sanders started the SC Historical Preservation Trust and the quilt came from his estate. Gragg first saw the quilt when he was 10 years old. He doesn't know how Saunders got the quilt...

12-8-5651

KID: 12-8-5651

1930-1949

WWII era embroide...

Date Made: 1930-1949

WWII era embroidery

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 46" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Health; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-6667

KID: 12-8-6667

1930-1949

TVA Quilt

Pickwick Dam Negro ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

TVA Quilt

Creator: Pickwick Dam Negro Women's Association

Location Made: Pickwick Dam Village, Mississippi (MS) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 62" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Quilts and Human Rights; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

45-46-23

KID: 45-46-23

1930-1949

Changi Quilt

Austin-Hofer, Eunic...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Changi Quilt

Creator: Austin-Hofer, Eunice

Location Made: Changi Prison Singapore

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-72

KID: 45-46-72

1930-1949

Lazy Man

Thomas, Rose Marie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lazy Man

Creator: Thomas, Rose Marie

Location Made: Wheeler Dam Village, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 62" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-5888

KID: 12-8-5888

1930-1949

Dachau 1945

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dachau 1945

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 69 1/2" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Wool

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-6632

KID: 12-8-6632

1930-1949

Little Brown Koko...

Cuddy, Jeannie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Little Brown Koko

Creator: Cuddy, Jeannie

Location Made: Mankato, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 57" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Cuesta Benberry Collection

The quilt blocks depict scenes from a book "Little Brown Koko," by Blanche Seal Hunt, published in 1940. The book is about the life of a fictitious boy named "Koko". The quilt's blocks include: Koko's dog, chickens on a fence, KoKo whistling, and riding a pony. Another character ...

12-8-5244

KID: 12-8-5244

1930-1949

Russian Army Quil...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Russian Army Quilt

Location Made: Likely made in Germany

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 51 1/2" x 40"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Striped, Burlap

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-73

KID: 45-46-73

1976-1999

Black Family Seri...

Mazloomi, Carolyn

Date Made: 1976-1999

Black Family Series #1: The Family of 3

Creator: Mazloomi, Carolyn

Location Made: West Chester, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Reverse Applique

Quilt Size: 54" x 60"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Cuesta Benberry Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network

12-8-5273

KID: 12-8-5273

1976-1999

Anita Hill and th...

Pauline Parker

Date Made: 1976-1999

Anita Hill and the Senate Judiciary Committee

Creator: Pauline Parker

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 63" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Human Rights

Pauline wrote, “When Clarence Thomas was nominated to the Supreme Court in 1991, the hearings were on television every day. Anita Hill gave testimony of sexual misconduct against him. But this wall hanging is not about Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas, it’s about Anita Hill and how she was inte...

12-8-6446

KID: 12-8-6446

1976-1999

Can't We All Just...

Vest, Hilda

Date Made: 1976-1999

Can't We All Just Get Along

Creator: Vest, Hilda

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 46 5/8" x 68"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Batiks, Print, Solid/plain, African fabrics

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights; Great Lakes African American Quilters Network

12-8-6770

KID: 12-8-6770

1976-1999

Hawaiian Flag

Soong, Soong, Harri...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Hawaiian Flag

Creator: Soong, Soong, Harriet Momilani Kimseu

Location Made: Hawaii (HI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 54 x 56

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

Balai and Soong felt strongly that a flag quilt should be in the exhibition "To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions" as well as in the Native quilt collection at Michigan State University Museum. They surprised the MSU Museum with the gift of this quilt.

12-8-7413

KID: 12-8-7413

1976-1999

Peace Quilt

Peace Education Cen...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Peace Quilt

Creator: Peace Education Center

Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique, Open/Dimensional work

Quilt Size: 63" x 80"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Human Rights

Each block depicts a different peace theme. Includes use of figures, symbols, words, designs and pictures. Each block represents the maker's feelings, the meaning of peace in their life. Must see to appreciate!! Includes the figure of Yin-Yang; a dove; a picture decpicting the phrase "lay down ...

12-8-8615

KID: 12-8-8615

1976-1999

Yesterday: Civil ...

Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Yesterday: Civil Rights in the South

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Quilts and Human Rights

8-5-491

KID: 8-5-491

1976-1999

News From Native ...

Toppings, Judy

Date Made: 1976-1999

News From Native America

Creator: Toppings, Judy

Location Made: Waubun, Minnesota (MN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Ink drawing, Photography/ photo transfer

Quilt Size: 74" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

"1992-1996" Title: "News From Native Ameria" 72 x 68. Fabric is cotton and cotton blends. Machine stitched and hand quilted. Photo sensitized fabric is used in conjunction with negative transparencies. Also used is transfer medium, this produces the rubbery effect. News articles...

12-8-954

KID: 12-8-954

1976-1999

World Peace: Say ...

Brewer, Joan Ethel ...

Date Made: 1976-1999

World Peace: Say It Aloud

Creator: Brewer, Joan Ethel Schere

Location Made: Bloomington, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 71 3/4" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Solid/plain, Cotton/synthetic blend, muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project; Quilts and Human Rights

The quiltmaker grew up in a small town.

39-40-2455

KID: 39-40-2455

1976-1999

Freedom 2006

Date Made: 1976-1999

Freedom 2006

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 64.75 inches x 76 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Other, Novelty, Paisley, Metallic

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Quilts and Human Rights

38-36-1450

KID: 38-36-1450

1976-1999

Palestinian Nabka...

Palestinian women f...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Palestinian Nabka quilt

Creator: Palestinian women from occupied territories and refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan

Location Made: Jordan,Lebanon

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Fabrics: Polyester, Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-39

KID: 45-46-39

1976-1999

Rafiki

Harris, Carole

Date Made: 1976-1999

Rafiki

Creator: Harris, Carole

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI) United States

Quilt Size: 35" x 35"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Cuesta Benberry Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network

From Cuesta, "Carole and I have also been friends for a long time. She was the first African American quiltmaker that I new who made Art Quilts. She has never made any other kind. She has always been an original quilt artist, influenced perhaps by her training. She is a Fine Arts graduate from ...

12-8-5261

KID: 12-8-5261

1976-1999

Quilts Have Broug...

Mitchell, Jean

Date Made: 1976-1999

Quilts Have Brought Us Together

Creator: Mitchell, Jean

Location Made: Lawrence, Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 12" x 12"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Cuesta Benberry Collection

Jean Mitchell and Cuesta Benberry worked together on projects. They have been good friends through the years.

12-8-5282

KID: 12-8-5282

1976-1999

Hmong Story Cloth...

Thao, Moan

Date Made: 1976-1999

Hmong Story Cloth

Creator: Thao, Moan

Location Made: Started in a Thai refugee camp and finished in Detroit, Michigan (MI) United States,Thailand

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 60 in x 59.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Polyester, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

Moah Thao was forced to flee her homeland of Laos, along with other Hmong people who sympathized with the American cause during the Vietnam War. She created this quilt to recall village life at home, using sewing techniques she had learned there. The central panel is embroidered with scenes and ac...

12-8-6142

KID: 12-8-6142

1976-1999

Heritage Quilt

Reid, Rosemary E.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Heritage Quilt

Creator: Reid, Rosemary E.

Location Made: Middleton, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Photography/ photo transfer

Quilt Size: 87" x 74"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Human Rights

It includes 194 photos and 4 cross stitched squares representing 7 generations.

12-8-181

KID: 12-8-181

1976-1999

Honor the First N...

Gold, Pat Courtney

Date Made: 1976-1999

Honor the First Nations

Creator: Gold, Pat Courtney

Location Made: Scappoose, Oregon (OR) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 69" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

I wanted to do a quilt to represent various tribal entities throughout the United States. I could not include all nations, and it was hard picking the art forms on this quilt. Each block represents a different tribal art and/or region. I especially wanted to show respect for the elders in a block. I...

12-8-933

KID: 12-8-933

1976-1999

Family Heritage Q...

Todd, Virginia Delo...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Family Heritage Quilt

Creator: Todd, Virginia Deloris

Location Made: Remus, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 82" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Human Rights

It details the family history and fact and folklore from its known origin.

12-8-1215

KID: 12-8-1215

1976-1999

Ode to Anita Hill...

Donaldson, Beth

Date Made: 1976-1999

Ode to Anita Hill

Creator: Donaldson, Beth

Location Made: Lansing, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 39" x 42"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Human Rights

I decided I wanted to attempt a compass shape that was oval and not round, so I drafted the center of this quilt. While working on this quilt block, the Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination investigations were being televised. I named the quilt after Anita Hill because I found listening to all t...

12-8-1255

KID: 12-8-1255

1976-1999

Freedom to Dream ...

Murphy, Marie Anita...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Freedom to Dream Quilt

Creator: Murphy, Marie Anita Wingate

Location Made: Kountze, Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 72 in. x 72 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Texas Sesquicentennial Quilt Association, Texas Quilt Search; Quilts and Human Rights

Mrs. Murphy's quilt was selected to represent Texas in the Statue of Liberty Centennial quilt contest. Following its selection, she was invited to meet then Texas Governor Mark White, and later she met Vice President George Bush and Mrs. Bush. Along with other state winners, she was invited to New Y...

25-21-104

KID: 25-21-104

1976-1999

Peace Corps Quilt...

Casto, Ginger

Date Made: 1976-1999

Peace Corps Quilt

Creator: Casto, Ginger

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 54" x 60-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Quilts and Human Rights

40-38-729

KID: 40-38-729

1976-1999

Tiananmen Squares...

Kerry Nagel

Date Made: 1976-1999

Tiananmen Squares

Creator: Kerry Nagel

Location Made: Whitefish, Montana (MT) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 47" x 48"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: International Quilt Museum; General Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

36-34-1310

KID: 36-34-1310

1976-1999

Yesterday: Civil ...

Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

Yesterday: Civil Rights in the South

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, Novelty

Quilt Size: 66.5" x 64"

Quilting Techniques: Quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

36-34-1452

KID: 36-34-1452

1976-1999

Freedom Flask

Morgan, Arevena L.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Freedom Flask

Creator: Morgan, Arevena L.

Location Made: Madison, New Jersey (NJ) United States

Contruction: Hand and machine stitched.

Quilt Size: 95" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project; Quilts and Human Rights

The maker also lived in South Carolina.

53-155-1208

KID: 53-155-1208

1976-1999

Modesty

Smoote II, Jim S.

Date Made: 1976-1999

Modesty

Creator: Smoote II, Jim S.

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Ink drawing, Painting

Quilt Size: 50" x 41"

Fabrics: Cotton, Acrylic paint

Project: Women of Color Quilters Network; Carolyn Mazloomi Private Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

50-145-31

KID: 50-145-31

1976-1999

Afro-American Wom...

Benberry, Cuesta

Date Made: 1976-1999

Afro-American Women and Quilts

Creator: Benberry, Cuesta

Location Made: St. Louis, Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 53" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Cuesta Benberry Collection

Each block signifies something of importance in African American women's quiltmaking experiences., Annette Ammen's husband George drew many of the designs.

12-8-5240

KID: 12-8-5240

1976-1999

Dress Series: Red...

Wood, Margaret

Date Made: 1976-1999

Dress Series: Red Sleeve

Creator: Wood, Margaret

Location Made: Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc)

Quilt Size: 48 1/2" x 55 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-5302

KID: 12-8-5302

1976-1999

Amani Path

Cah, Moni

Date Made: 1976-1999

Amani Path

Creator: Cah, Moni

Location Made: Nairobi Kenya

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 42" x 47"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-6027

KID: 12-8-6027

1976-1999

Hmong Story Cloth...

Hmong Group from Gr...

Date Made: 1976-1999

Hmong Story Cloth

Creator: Hmong Group from Green Bay, WI

Location Made: Green Bay, Wisconsin (WI)

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 64" x 65"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-3384

KID: 12-8-3384

1976-1999

Freedom Quilt

Telfair, Jessie

Date Made: 1976-1999

Freedom Quilt

Creator: Telfair, Jessie

Location Made: Parrot, Georgia (GA) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Other synthetic, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Quilts and Human Rights

8-5-421

KID: 8-5-421

1976-1999

The Holocaust

Natalia Merentseva

Date Made: 1976-1999

The Holocaust

Creator: Natalia Merentseva

Location Made: St. Petersburg Russian Federation

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Muslin

Quilt Size: 55" x 48"

Fabrics: Linen

Project: International Quilt Museum; General Collection; Quilts and Human Rights

36-34-1311

KID: 36-34-1311

1976-1999

1975 Women's Equa...

Vasilaros, JoAnn

Date Made: 1976-1999

1975 Women's Equality Quilt top

Creator: Vasilaros, JoAnn

Contruction: Dimensional applique, Embroidery, Stuffed work

Quilt Size: 78" x 107"

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Print, Solid/plain, Mixed media

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-36

KID: 45-46-36

1976-1999

Childhood Trauma ...

Platt, Linda

Date Made: 1976-1999

Childhood Trauma Game

Creator: Platt, Linda

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Applique, Hand printing

Quilt Size: 49" x 52"

Fabrics: Shredded fabrics, charms

Project: Quilts and Human Rights; Quilts and Health

45-46-76

KID: 45-46-76

1976-1999

Freedom Song

Shipp, April Anue

Date Made: 1976-1999

Freedom Song

Creator: Shipp, April Anue

Location Made: Rochester Hills, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Photography/photo transfer

Quilt Size: 58 1/2" x 41 3/8"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights

12-8-6765

KID: 12-8-6765

1976-1999

Madiba Prince of ...

Starke, Roy

Date Made: 1976-1999

Madiba Prince of Freedom

Creator: Starke, Roy

Location Made: Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Fusible Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Painting

Quilt Size: 112" x 96.75"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6896

KID: 12-8-6896

1976-1999

Mr. Mandela

White, Beverly Ann

Date Made: 1976-1999

Mr. Mandela

Creator: White, Beverly Ann

Location Made: Pontiac, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 43 1/2' x 44 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Neck tie used for the neck tie

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

My "statement" quilts are made as a result of emotion. The inspiration for Mr. Mandela came from the very strong emotions of elation and relief I experienced when he was released from his years of captivity in South Africa.

12-8-842

KID: 12-8-842

1976-1999

Prison Quilt

Hogan, Barbara

Date Made: 1976-1999

Prison Quilt

Creator: Hogan, Barbara

Location Made: Pretoria South Africa

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand whip stitched

Quilt Size: 59" x 78 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Quilts and Human Rights; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

<QuiltHistF059>In 1982 Barbara Hogan, a thirty-year-old post-graduate student working part-time for the Environmental Development Agency in South Africa and an ardent member of the African National Congress (ANC), the anti-apartheid political party. That year, she was detained for sending labo...

45-46-5

KID: 45-46-5

1976-1999

National Peace Qu...

Boise Peace Quilt P...

Date Made: 1976-1999

National Peace Quilt

Creator: Boise Peace Quilt Project, The

Location Made: Boise, Idaho (ID) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 120" x 106"

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts and Human Rights

45-46-37

KID: 45-46-37

1976-1999

For the Fallen Co...

Kriel, Sandra

Date Made: 1976-1999

For the Fallen Comrades: The Cradock Four

Creator: Kriel, Sandra

Contruction: Piecing, Embroidery, Photography/photo transfer, Beadwork, button embellishment

Fabrics: Cotton, Buttons, Coca Cola aluminum cans

Project: Quilts and Human Rights; Black Disapora Quilt History Project

45-46-75

KID: 45-46-75

1976-1999

In The Spirit

Harris, Carole

Date Made: 1976-1999

In The Spirit

Creator: Harris, Carole

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 1/2" x 71"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Women of Color Quilters Network; Quilts and Human Rights

62-187-53

KID: 62-187-53