The quilts displayed here are undeniable expressions of women’s political and patriotic opinions—sensibilities portrayed with needle and thread. They are vital to our understanding of women’s experiences, as many quilts were made during a time when women did not have the opportunity to participate in other types of art making or writing nor were they able to exercise their right to vote. Quiltmaking gave women a vehicle to express opinions and advocate for social change in movements such as abolition, women's suffrage, and temperance. Today, quilts continue to provide a canvas for personal expression and activism.

Von Seggern Gallery
June 12, 2026 - Dec. 19, 2026