Record #:

31107

Author(s):

Gery, Michael E.C.

Abstract:

Research and the passing down of family stories have revealed many aspects of the secret signaling used to help slaves flee to freedom. One of the secret communication systems is the Underground Railroad Quilt Code. Symbols such as flying geese or monkey wrenches represented directions and tools required for the journey.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 35 Issue 2, Feb 2003, p18-20, il, por

Subject(s):

Underground Railroad; African American quiltmakers; Slavery--Runaways