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  • How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    Gift
    Name of Maker:
    Ann
    Maiden Name of Maker:
    O'Malley
    Surname:
    Silverthorne
    Relationship to Owner:
    Wife
    Occupation:
    Retired Librarian
    Place Maker Lives/Lived:
    London and Oxford England, Montreal QC
    Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
    Known
    Pieced by (top):
    Ann Silverthorne
    Quilted by:
    Ann Silverthorne
    Year Made:
    2016
    Year is (accuracy):
    Known
    Place Made:
    Montreal QC
    Markings on Quilt:
    2 Labels
    Location & Technique:
    On back, appliqued, hand sewn
    Wording of Information (full text):
    1)This quilt is made with love for Michael Silverthorne for our 50th wedding anniversary. Hand quilted and appliquée. Made by Ann Silverthorne,, Montreal 2016. 2)The pattern for the quilt was created by my good friend Deborah Kemball especially for this occasion. I am indebted to Deb for her inspiration and encouragement.
    Size in Inches:
    63½" x 63½"
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    Flower and vine appliqués
    Reference:
    Deborah Kemball
    Colour (dominant):
    Purple
    General Condition (Top):
    Good
    Technique:
    Appliqué, embroidered
    Hand or Machine Made:
    Hand
    Block Set:
    Medallion composed of 9 pieces
    Colour:
    Purple
    Border Pattern:
    Straight
    Border Number:
    1
    Border Total Width (w/ Binding):
    9"
    Edging:
    Good
    Edging Detail: Other?:
    Prairie points with backing folded over to form edge
    Batting:
    Cotton
    Batting Detail: Other?:
    Thin, white
    Quilting (hand):
    Hand
    Quilting Condition:
    Excellent
    Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
    7 stitches per inch, purple thread
    Tied:
    No
    Quilting Pattern (main block):
    Around each appliqué
    Quilting Pattern (borders):
    Around each appliqué and 4 celtic patterns
    Backing Condition:
    Good
    Backing Fabric:
    Cotton, grey, plain
    Number of Pieces:
    1

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

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