Historical Movements Tapestries
Description: War is Not Healthy is based on a poster created by Lorraine Schneider in response to the outcry over the Vietnam War. The artists’ intention was to purposely give it the appearance that a child had created it. This unique style created one of the most iconic anti-war posters of all time that was a common sight in dorm rooms and on protest signs throughout the Vietnam era and beyond.
Description: A bold statement for those who reject hierarchy and embrace rebellion. This design features a heavy boot crushing a broken crown, symbolizing resistance and anti-monarchy energy. "NO KING" is more than a phrase—it's a call to dismantle power structures. Perfect for punks, anarchists, and anyone who wants to kick the system.
Description: Harriet Tubman was a courageous abolitionist and political activist who escaped from slavery and subsequently led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Known as the "Moses of her people," Tubman's bravery, leadership, and dedication to the cause of freedom made her a pivotal figure in the fight against slavery and a symbol of resistance against oppression.
Description: The V sign is a hand gesture in which the index and middle fingers are raised and parted to make a V shape while the other fingers are clenched. It has various meanings, depending on the circumstances and how it is presented. It came to fame with widespread use as a victory sign ("V for Victory"), with the back of the hand toward the signer. It was introduced in January 1941 as part of a campaign by the Allies of World War II. During the Vietnam War, the "V sign" was widely adopted by the counterculture as a symbol of peace. This design comes from America's 1976 Bicentennial and features the classic peace sign overlaid with the American flag.
Description: The Palestinian people, also referred to as Palestinians or Palestinian Arabs, are an ethnonational group comprising the modern descendants of the peoples who have lived in Palestine over the centuries, including Jews and Samaritans, and who today are largely culturally and linguistically Arab.
Description: Julia Ward Howe was a prominent American abolitionist, social activist, poet, and the author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". Visiting Boston in 1841, she met Samuel Gridley Howe (1801—1876), a physician and reformer who founded the Perkins School for the Blind. They announced their engagement quite suddenly on February 21; though Howe had courted her for a time, he had more recently shown an interest in her sister Louisa. In 1843, they married despite their eighteen-year age difference. She gave birth to her first child while honeymooning in Europe, eleven months later. She bore her last child in 1858 at the age of forty. They had six children: Julia Romana Howe (1844–1886), Florence Marion Howe (1845–1922), Henry Marion Howe (1...
Description: Resist! Democracy has no kings. This powerful political design features a vintage Rosie the Riveter inspired woman flexing against a classic Americana stars and stripes background. Perfect for progressive voters, feminists, social justice activists, and anyone passionate about protecting human rights and participating in peaceful protest and civic duty in the USA.
Description: Show your pride and appreciation for one of America's greatest historical figures. Features half an illustrated colorized portrait of American abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman next to an inspiring quote. Makes a cool gift during Black History month (February), Women's History Month (March), for African Americans proud of their heritage, anyone with black pride, students/teachers of history, or fans of Tubman.
