Bidspirit auction | 1870s African American Southern Quilt

1870s African American Southern Quilt - This African American made southern quilt is an outstanding condition with no moth damage, smoke free. Possibly symbolic of the crossroads code from the Underground Railroad quilts. . Constructed from wool and homespun blankets, squares, it features a distinctive red cross as its center with naive embroidered letters. A significant collector grade example. Size 69” x 71” Condition: EX - Near Mint