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Metadata
Object Name |
Quilt |
Collection |
Lambton Heritage Museum Collection |
Catalog Number |
LHM 2007.003.001 |
Other Name |
Signature Quilt |
Date |
1917 |
Description |
Red and white signature quilt. The quilt features a series of diamonds cut from red and white fabric and pieced together to create ten fully formed six point stars along with four half stars. The stars are adorned with a series of handwritten signatures embroidered using red thread. In between each star formation, there is a red diamond shape. The edges of the quilt are finished with a narrow white border. |
Provenance |
This signature quilt was made in 1917 by the Fansher Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies Aid located in Euphemia Township. |
Dimensions |
W-179.07 L-207.01 cm |
Inscription Type |
Inscription |
Inscription Technique |
Embroidered |
Inscription Location |
Top edge |
Inscription Text |
Fansher Ladies Aid Bazaar July 4th, 1917 |
Search Terms |
Florence Euphemia Euphemia Township Quilt Quilting Needlework Textile Signature Quilt Ladies Aid Fansher Methodist Episcopal Church |