Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Quilt, Bed |
Collection |
Lambton Heritage Museum Collection |
Catalog Number |
LHM 2010.010.001 |
Other Name |
Colonial Lady Signature Quilt |
Date |
1993 |
Description |
Red and white signature quilt depicting a large colonial lady in centre. The quilt features a red and white gingham border around the lady followed by a thick white border, with an off-white rectangular section at the bottom. Around the edge of the quilt is a red trim. The signatures on the quilt have been added using pen, the script is positioned diagonally. The quilting pattern itself consists of diamonds around the lady with diagonal lines on white and a single cable in gingham. The quilt is machine appliquéd and pieced. However, the back of the quilt is made of hand quilted white cotton. The edges are then turned and handstitched to finish, including prairie points along the bottom, left, and right sides. |
Provenance |
This quilt was made to celebrate the 37 years of Twilight Haven from 1956 - 1993. It is signed using a pigma pen by Lambton County residents, Lambton County Nursing Home employees and supporters. Lambton County's Home for the Aged near Petrolia was known as Twilight Haven. The facility was torn down and replaced with the new Lambton Meadowview Villa. |
Dimensions |
W-208.5 L-239 cm |
Search Terms |
Petrolia Enniskillen Enniskillen Township Quilt Quilting Needlework Textile Signature Quilt Twilight Haven |