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REGISTRY NUMBER 2908
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  • How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    Bought at an estate sale
    Name of Maker:
    Unknow
    Place Maker Lives/Lived:
    Probably Nova Scotia
    Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
    Estimate
    Year Made:
    1900 ?
    Year is (accuracy):
    Estimate
    Place Made:
    Probably Nova Scotia
    Other notes:
    Purchased early 2007 at an estate sale in West Mount. The quilt was apparently given to the Lade selling it by her aunt. Who lived in N.S. The lady selling it was approximately 75 - 80 years old, so I assume it could be at least 50 years old. The Vender was not inclined to give me any further information.
    Size in Inches:
    75"×60"
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    Triple Irish Chain
    Colour (dominant):
    Green and white
    General Condition (Top):
    Damaged- not repaired
    Technique:
    Patchwork
    Block Set:
    Straight
    Block Numbers (whole):
    30
    Size:
    11"
    Border Width(s):
    Pieced, 2 row on top, 1 row on side
    Border Total Width (w/ Binding):
    3" 5"
    Corners:
    Straight
    Fabric:
    100% Cotton
    Edging:
    Homecut Straight Binding, Front turned back, Color
    Batting:
    Cotton
    Batting Detail: Other?:
    Thin weight
    Quilting (hand):
    Hand
    Quilting (machine):
    No
    Quilting Condition:
    Excellent, Regular
    Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
    10
    Tied:
    No
    Quilting Pattern (main block):
    Double line by the pieced with "3 leaf" motif in each small square
    Quilting Pattern (fill-in blocks):
    Double cross hatch with 3/4" repeat
    Quilting Pattern (borders):
    Same as small block
    Backing Condition:
    Good, Used, Stained
    Backing Fabric:
    Cotton, color, plain
    Number of Pieces:
    2
    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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