Politics Quilt

Ohio History

Journey of Equality

This quilt chronicles the journey of social equality through the legislative and judicial systems. Boxes of text around the outside display judiciary rulings, social protests and boycotts, and legislative bills, including, of course, the Civil Rights Act. The pictures inserted in between each box of information give a uniquely personal view of the journey - from the houses and churches where the day to day struggle took place, to the celebration of each small success. And framed in the center, appropriately, is the White House, the center of the political struggle. On an artistic note, did you notice that small pieces from the outer blue squares are combined to make a frame in the center? Combined with the swirling watercolored fabrics, these repeated colors help unify and brighten up the quilt.