QUILT INDEX RECORD

12-8-6705

Who documented this quilt?

Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Women of Color Quilters Network; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Michigan State University Museum

Michigan Quilt Project Number:

15.0086

If this quilt is owned by a museum, enter the accession number:

2014:55.67

Essay:

African American women have always been at the forefront of the struggle for freedom and opportunity in America. This piece recalls the girls and women who courageously weathered the storms and violence of racist protests (even rotten tomatoes thrown at them by grown men!) as they integrated schools in America in the 1950s. The piece illustrates how African American women work tirelessly during the 60s and 70s during the height of the Black Power movement, setting examples of courage and commitment that continue to be emulated and appreciated around the world.

The hand holding the information on herbal medicine remedies typifies the presistent quest for education, self enlightenment and empowerment that so many African American women continue to pass on to our daughters and sons despite tremendous odds and adversities. The bloodied hand has burst throught the glass ceilings of corporate America, changing history, changing minds, changing attitudes and opening opportunities for relevant change. African American women have always been there ... breaking down barriers and helping lift up our communities! I pay homage to the strength, courage and determination of African American women!
-- by Charlotte O'Neal

Quilt's title:

Still Breaking Barriers

Who helped you fill out the form?

Aleia Brown

When was the form filled out?

3/30/2015

Quilt top made by:

O'Neal, Charlotte

Quilted by:

O'Neal, Charlotte

Where the quilt was made, city:

Arusha

Where the quilt was made, country:

Tanzania

Quilt is presently used as:

Artwork/wall hanging

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

African American

Does/did the quiltmaker belong to a group? Name of the group?

Women of Color Quilters Network

This is a:

Finished quilt

How wide is the quilt?

10 1/4"

How long is the quilt?

7 3/4"

Shape of edge:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Black; Brown; Green; Orange; Red; White

Describe the quilt's layout:

Pictorial

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker

Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:

Quilting African American Women's History: Our Challenges, Creativity, and Champions

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt collector

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public- Michigan State University Museum

Quilt owner's name:

Michigan State University Museum

Quilt owner's city:

East Lansing

Quilt owner's county:

Ingham

Quilt owner's state:

Michigan (MI)

How was this quilt acquired?

Received as a gift

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

From the Collection of Carolyn Mazloomi

Who photographed this quilt?

Pearl Yee Wong

Copyright holder:

Michigan State University Museum, all rights reserved