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Freedom quilts

Scope note

Quilts made for a young man by family or friends when he comes of age, completes his apprenticeship, or leaves home. Often decorated with patriotic symbols and subjects of manly interest.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000198059

Broader Terms used

<quilts by function>

Term used for

quilts, freedom

Equivalent Terms used

freedom quilt

Created

13yrs ago

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