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REGISTRY NUMBER 4601
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  • How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    Received as a gift in 2011 - her 2nd birthday.
    Name of Maker:
    Norma Pauline
    Maiden Name of Maker:
    Dougall
    Surname:
    Sherrer
    Relationship to Owner:
    Great Grandmother
    Occupation:
    Secretary
    Place Maker Lives/Lived:
    Brigham, Montreal, Vermont
    Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
    Known
    Pieced by (top):
    Norma Sherrer
    Quilted by:
    Norma Sherrer
    Year Made:
    2011
    Year is (accuracy):
    Known
    Place Made:
    Brigham QC
    Markings on Quilt:
    Label, Date
    Location & Technique:
    In a corner on the back
    Wording of Information:
    Star of Bethlehem
    Other notes:
    "Emma loved this quilt and wanted it for her bed. She wasn't quite 3 years old". N. Sherrer
    Size in Inches:
    62" x 62"
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    Star of Bethlehem
    Colour (dominant):
    Burgandy/White
    General Condition (Top):
    Good (New)
    Technique:
    Appliqué, patchwork
    Hand or Machine Made:
    Hand and machine
    Block Set:
    Medallion
    Size:
    62"
    Colour:
    Burgandy, White, turquoise
    Border Number:
    2
    Border Width(s):
    1¾", 2"
    Border Total Width (w/ Binding):
    3 ¾"
    Border Colour(s):
    Turquoise, multi
    Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
    Print
    Corners:
    Mitred
    Fabric:
    100% cotton
    Edging:
    Border turned back - turquoise, plain
    Batting:
    Polyester
    Batting Detail: Other?:
    Thick, white
    Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
    Multi coloured
    Tied:
    Tied
    Backing Condition:
    Good
    Backing Fabric:
    Cotton, white, plain
    Number of Pieces:
    1

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