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REGISTRY NUMBER 4287
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  • How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    Donated by Neil & Sandra Lester. Maker was Neil Lester's grandmother.
    Name of Maker:
    Jeanette
    Maiden Name of Maker:
    Massey
    Surname:
    Lester
    Relationship to Owner:
    Neil Lester's Grandmother
    Place Maker Lives/Lived:
    Ulverton, South Durham QC
    Pieced by (top):
    Jeanette Lester
    Quilted by:
    Jeanette Lester
    Year Made:
    prior to 1906
    Year is (accuracy):
    Known
    Place Made:
    Unknown
    Size in Inches:
    81" x 65"
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    Crazy
    Colour (dominant):
    Multi - Red/Blue
    General Condition (Top):
    Good
    Technique:
    Embroidered, Crazy
    Hand or Machine Made:
    Hand
    Block Set:
    Straight
    Block Numbers (whole):
    20
    Size:
    16½"
    Colour:
    Multi
    Corners:
    Pieced
    Fabric:
    100% cotton, silk, wool, other
    Fabric Detail: Other?:
    Rayon
    Edging:
    Homemade, hand, machine, straight of goods, front turned back, beige print
    Edging Detail: Other?:
    Good
    Batting:
    Wool?
    Batting Detail: Other?:
    Medium weight, white
    Tied:
    Yes with Red wool
    Backing Condition:
    Good
    Backing Fabric:
    Cotton, Flannel, grey, 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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