Hidden in Plain View: A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad
by Jacqueline L. Tobin, Raymond G. Dobard
Hidden in Plain View examines the story of quilts and their possible role in the Underground Railroad. Blending African American history with textile traditions and coded communication, Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond G. Dobard present an intriguing look at how quilts may carry meanings beyond their practical use.
About This Book
Hidden in Plain View explores the relationship between quilts and the Underground Railroad.
Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond G. Dobard examine the idea that quilt patterns carried secret meanings during a pivotal period in American history.
The book brings together African American history, textile traditions, and the study of coded communication.
It offers readers an accessible way to consider how ordinary objects may hold layers of cultural and historical significance.
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