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  • How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    inheritance
    Name of Maker:
    Laura
    Maiden Name of Maker:
    Dows
    Surname:
    Farquhar
    Occupation:
    Housewife
    Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
    Known
    Pieced by (top):
    Laura Farquhar
    Quilted by:
    Laura Farquhar
    Year Made:
    1894
    Year is (accuracy):
    Known
    Place Made:
    South Durham
    Size in Inches:
    76" x 60"
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    Crazy quilt
    General Condition (Top):
    Used/Worn Good
    Technique:
    Patchwork Embroidered
    Hand or Machine Made:
    Hand
    Block Set:
    Straight
    Block Numbers (whole):
    20
    Size:
    13" x 13"
    Sashing Width(s):
    2 1/2"
    Sashing Colours:
    red, brown and print
    Sashing Colours: Plain or Print?:
    print plain
    Sashing Number:
    plain
    Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
    One Fabric
    Fabric:
    100% Cotton Wool
    Edging:
    Hand Front turned back
    Edging Detail: Other?:
    some wear
    Batting:
    Cotton
    Batting Detail: Other?:
    heavy weight, white
    Quilting (hand):
    Irregular
    Quilting (machine):
    hand
    Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
    6stitches/inch, tacked with embroidery stitches
    Tied:
    No
    Quilting Pattern (sashing):
    straight lines
    Backing Condition:
    Stained Good
    Backing Fabric:
    Other
    Number of Pieces:
    3 pcs flannel shirting, red/black plaid
    Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
    One Fabric

Gail and Stephen A. Jarislowsky Institue for Studies in Canadian Art

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